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    January 16, 2022 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Mushroom Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

    Mushroom Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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    This mushroom chicken fettuccine alfredo is creamy, decadent, and made in under 45 minutes! A hearty meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight meal or date night.

    Enjoy this with a side salad and cheesy garlic bread for a restaurant-quality meal.

    Mushroom chicken fettuccine alfredo in a skillet up close.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • The sauce is super creamy and the chicken is extra flavorful and juicy.
    • Requires minimal ingredients.
    • Such a versatile recipe, you can omit the mushrooms and add spinach instead. You can also omit the chicken and make this a vegetarian meal.

    Ingredient Notes

    Chicken – I used chicken breasts but feel free to use boneless chicken thighs instead.

    Mushrooms – Any type of fresh mushrooms will work such as baby bella, shitake, or cremini mushrooms.

    Heavy Cream – You’ll need heavy whipping cream, avoid half and half.

    Parmesan Cheese – Freshly grated parmesan cheese is best.

    Pasta – Any type of pasta will work.

    ingredients for mushroom chicken fettuccine alfredo.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    1. Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides.
    3. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
    4. Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover it with aluminum foil, and set it aside.
    5. Add the butter to the skillet along with the mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    6. Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper and cook for 10 seconds.
    7. Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the sauce to cook for 15-20 minutes or until it thickens.
    8. While the sauce cooks, cook the pasta according to package directions.
    9. Season the sauce with salt and pepper and slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the pasta to the pan of sauce and mix well. Check for seasoning.
    10. Top the pasta with the cooked chicken and enjoy!
    4 cooked chicken breasts in a skillet.

    Top Tips

    • Make sure to season the cream sauce once it thickens, the sauce tends to get saltier as it thickens.
    • You can add any type of cheese to this sauce to make it creamier. Goat cheese and cream cheese are fine additions.
    • I highly recommend enjoying this dish immediately.
    creamy mushroom and chicken pasta.

    Storage

    Although I recommend serving this the same day, you can place any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop and add more heavy cream as needed.

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    Mushroom chicken fettuccine alfredo in a skillet up close.

    Mushroom Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

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    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 780kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    This mushroom chicken fettuccine alfredo is creamy, decadent, and made in under 45 minutes! A hearty meal that's perfect for a busy weeknight meal or date night.

    Ingredients

    • 3/4 lb fettuccine pasta
    • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts
    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 4 tbsp butter
    • 4 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • 1 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/8 tsp red crushed pepper optional
    • 8 oz mushrooms
    • 3 tbsp oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 
    • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika on both sides. 
    • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. 
    • Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover it with aluminum foil, and set it aside.
    • Add the butter to the skillet along with the mushrooms. Cook for 2-3 minutes. 
    • Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper and cook for 10 seconds.
    • Add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Let the sauce cook for 15-20 minutes or until it thickens. 
    • While the sauce cooks, cook the pasta according to package directions. 
    • Season the sauce with salt and pepper and slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Add the pasta to the pan of sauce and mix well. Check for seasoning. 
    • Top the pasta with the cooked chicken and enjoy! 

    Notes

    • Make sure to season the cream sauce once it thickens, the sauce tends to get saltier as it thickens.
    • You can add any type of cheese to this sauce to make it creamier. Goat cheese and cream cheese are fine additions.
    • I highly recommend enjoying this dish immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 252mg | Sodium: 310mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1678IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
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