DifficultyIntermediate

This recipe is sure to tempt even the fussiest eaters. Rich and creamy with the earthy flavours of sliced mushrooms, perfect pasta at its best!

Prep Time25 minsCook Time15 mins
 2 tsp vegetable or canola oil
 250 g ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
 1 cup chicken stock
 ½ cup evaporated milk
 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
 4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
 1.50 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 freshly ground pepper
 2 cups hot cooked fettuccine
 chopped fresh parsley (optional)
1

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then slice it into small strips and set aside.

Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Sprinkle with flour, stirring quickly. Stir in the broth and milk. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens- stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheeses and pepper.

Return the chicken to the skillet; cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, until the chicken warms up.

Arrange the fettuccine on four plates. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Ingredients

 2 tsp vegetable or canola oil
 250 g ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
 1 cup fresh sliced mushrooms
 1 cup chicken stock
 ½ cup evaporated milk
 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
 4 tbsp whipped cream cheese
 1.50 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
 freshly ground pepper
 2 cups hot cooked fettuccine
 chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until tender and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a couple of minutes, and then slice it into small strips and set aside.

Add the mushrooms and garlic to the skillet; cook for 1 minute, stirring. Sprinkle with flour, stirring quickly. Stir in the broth and milk. Reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes, until the mixture thickens- stirring occasionally. Stir in the cheeses and pepper.

Return the chicken to the skillet; cook, stirring for about 2 minutes, until the chicken warms up.

Arrange the fettuccine on four plates. Top with chicken and sauce. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushrooms