Pasta with Chicken and Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

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We like this pasta with chicken and mushroom Alfredo sauce as-is but you can tweak it any way you like by adding or taking away anything. I sometimes add peas. Serve with garlic or any good crusty bread. Good stuff!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti

  • ½ cup salted butter

  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • salt and ground white pepper to taste

  • ¾ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking pan with cooking spray, place chicken breasts in the pan, and cover with a lid or foil.

  2. Bake in the oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the oven and shred with 2 forks.

  3. While the chicken is roasting, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.

  4. Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion; saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low and add cream cheese; stir until melted. Whisk in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Add Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, reduce heat to low, and simmer until all combined and creamy, about 3 minutes. Don't simmer for to long or over high heat; the sauce can break down and become curdled instead of creamy.

  6. Drain pasta and add to sauce with shredded chicken.

Cook's Notes:

Use any pasta you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

702 Calories
47g Fat
47g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 702
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g 61%
Saturated Fat 29g 145%
Cholesterol 174mg 58%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 169mg 13%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 367mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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