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creamy chicken pasta

breezermom avatar
Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

A quick pasta dish that usually satisfies all appetites. Add some bread and a salad and you have a complete meal.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy chicken pasta

  • 9 oz
    orecchiette pasta, uncooked
  • cooking spray
  • 12 oz
    skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3/4 tsp
    kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 tsp
    black pepper, divided
  • 1 c
    unsalted chicken stock, divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c
    half-and-half
  • 1/3 c
    mascarone cheese
  • 1/4 c
    fresh parsley, chopped, divided
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp
    fresh thyme, chopped
  • 8 oz
    wild mushroom blend, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp
    red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp
    dijon mustard

How To Make creamy chicken pasta

  • 1
    Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.
  • 2
    Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven; saute 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
  • 3
    Combine 1/4 cup stock and flour. Add the flour mixture, 1/4 cup stock, and half and half to the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mascarpone, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
  • 4
    Heat a skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add thyme and mushrooms, cook 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, and mustard; cook 30 seconds. Add pasta and chicken mixture; toss. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.
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