Pasta with mushrooms and chicken in creamy sauce
4 servings
45 minutes
Pasta with mushrooms and chicken in creamy sauce is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine, filled with tenderness and rich flavors. It combines juicy chicken fillet, aromatic mushrooms, and velvety cream sauce, creating a harmony of textures and aromas. The recipe's origins trace back to cozy trattorias in Italy, where pasta symbolizes warmth and family meals. In this version, the creamy sauce envelops each piece, transforming a familiar dish into a gastronomic delight. The light spiciness of onion, richness of cheese, and airiness of cream make the pasta perfect for a special dinner. It is served hot, sprinkled with grated cheese, alongside a glass of white wine or fresh herbs. This dish is ideal for both a cozy family dinner and a romantic evening.
1
Boil the chicken breasts or fillets until cooked, cool slightly, and shred them. Some may prefer to slice, but this way it will be really tastier.
- Chicken breast: 500 g
2
Boil the pasta, drain it, and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Paste: 500 g
3
Prepare a creamy sauce. Sauté coarsely chopped mushrooms with finely chopped onion in vegetable or olive oil until a light golden crust forms. Then add shredded chicken and mix with warm sour cream or cream to prevent curdling in the dish. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then let it simmer over medium heat until the sauce reaches the desired consistency.
- Champignons: 250 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Cream 10%: 250 ml
- Salt: to taste
4
Grate the hard cheese separately on a medium or fine grater.
- Hard cheese: 100 g