Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Tagliatelle
A rich, creamy tagliatelle pasta dish with earthy undertones this chicken and mushroom recipe makes the perfect bowl of hearty pasta to curl up with.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: creamy chicken pasta, sausage mushroom pasta
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 752kcal
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt divided
- 8 ounces tagliatelle pasta
- 3 chicken breasts cut into strips
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 10 ounces sliced mushrooms
- ½ tablespoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 2/3 cups creme fraiche or heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
Cook the Pasta:
Fill a large pot with 4 quarts of water. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cover and bring water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the instructions.
Drain pasta, reserving some of the cooking water.
Prepare the Sauce:
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and sauté the chicken strips for 10 minutes.
Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes more, or until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the mushrooms, oregano, pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cover and cook for 10 more minutes, adding a little more olive oil if necessary.
Add the creme fraiche or cream to the skillet, stir well, and simmer, covered for another 5-8 minutes.
Remove from heat, add the spinach, and cover for 3 minutes. This will soften the spinach a bit and keep it fresh and green.
Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce and stir well. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Other types of pasta may be substituted for the tagliatelle.
If you think the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta cooking water or milk.
Calories: 752kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1222mg | Potassium: 1284mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2432IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 3mg