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    Chicken Mushroom Pasta Delight

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    A savory pasta dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic garlic and onions, all brought together in a delicious sauce.

    Ingredients for Chicken Mushroom Pasta Delight

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    Olive Oil

    tablespoons

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    Shallots, chopped

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    Garlic, minced

    cloves

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    Crimini Mushrooms, sliced

    0 oz

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    Salt

    to taste

    Black Pepper, freshly ground

    to taste

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    Cut Pasta

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    How to Make Chicken Mushroom Pasta Delight

    1. Heat Olive Oil

    Begin by heating two tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

    2. Sauté Shallots

    Add the chopped shallot or small onion to the skillet. Stir occasionally until they turn translucent and release their sweet fragrance, which should take about three to five minutes.

    3. Add Garlic

    Next, stir in the minced garlic. The garlic only needs about thirty seconds to a minute to become fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.

    4. Cook Mushrooms

    Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook the mushrooms, stirring frequently. As they cook, they'll release their moisture and begin to brown, which deepens their flavor. This process should take around five to seven minutes.

    5. Cook Pasta

    While the mushrooms are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half a pound of cut pasta, such as gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente.

    6. Combine Pasta and Mushrooms

    Once the mushrooms have browned and the pasta is cooking, it's time to bring everything together. If needed, add a bit more olive oil to the skillet to keep things from sticking. Drain the pasta, reserving a cup of the pasta water, and add the pasta to the skillet with the mushrooms. Toss everything together.

    7. Season and Serve

    Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper. If the pasta seems dry, gradually add some of the reserved pasta water until the desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if you have them on hand.

    Variations

    Protein Swap

    Chicken Mushroom Pasta Delight . Add sautéed chicken breast or thigh pieces to the creamy mushroom pasta core recipe for a protein boost.

    Cultural Variations

    Mushroom Carbonara . Use the core recipe as a base, omit the cream, and finish the pasta with eggs and Pecorino Romano cheese for an Italian classic.

    Flavor Swap

    Pesto Mushroom Pasta . Replace the creamy element with a dollop of pesto for an herby twist.

    Change the Type of Mushroom

    Replace the standard button mushrooms with a mix of wild mushrooms such as shiitake, oyster, or chanterelles for a more complex and earthy flavor profile.

    Splash of Wine

    Add a splash of white wine to the sauce when sautéing the mushrooms to introduce an acidic brightness that can elevate the dish.


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