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A white bowl filled with creamy chicken and mushroom tagliatelle topped with fresh parsley
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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Tagliatelle

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 752kcal

Ingredients

  • 400 g Tagliatelle pasta
  • 500 g Chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
  • 300 g Cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic , minced
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
  • 250 ml Heavy cream
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 50 ml Dry white wine (e.g., Pinot Grigio)
  • 30 g Unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 cups Fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Bring 4 liters of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a rolling boil in a large stockpot. Submerge tagliatelle and cook until al dente according to package timing. Reserve 125ml of starchy pasta water before draining.
  • Season the chicken strips with salt and black pepper. In a large high-sided skillet, heat 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes until golden and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F). Transfer chicken to a warm plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter with the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 8-10 minutes without stirring frequently to allow for Maillard browning.
  • Introduce the diced onions to the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the skillet with the dry white wine, using a wooden spatula to scrape the fond from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by 50%.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the dried oregano and thyme. Maintain a gentle simmer for 4-5 minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.
  • Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and emulsified.
  • Incorporate the seared chicken and baby spinach into the sauce. Stir for 1-2 minutes until the spinach is just wilted.
  • Add the drained tagliatelle to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat, adding the reserved pasta water in small increments if the sauce requires thinning for optimal adherence.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.