Ingredients
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Gathering your ingredients is like collecting memories — each one has its place and purpose. Here’s what you’ll need to create this cozy dish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (my secret ingredient!)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 12 ounces pasta of your choice (penne or fusilli work well)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Feel free to substitute the mushrooms with whatever you have on hand; button mushrooms or shiitake can work beautifully. If you’re after a lighter version, you can replace the heavy cream with Greek yogurt or a plant-based alternative.
Instructions
Cooking is a dance, a rhythm of stirring, tasting, and adjusting. Here’s how to create your own delicious chicken mushroom pasta one pot:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, about 3 minutes. The aroma will remind you of early mornings in a Devon kitchen.
- Add the sliced mushrooms, thyme, basil, and cinnamon. Cook until the mushrooms are browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the pasta, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cover the pot. Cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally, about 10-12 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, allowing the cheese to melt and the sauce to thicken, about 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International