Name: Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Mushrooms Recipe – Easy Homemade Pasta
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 tablespoons butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Ingredients

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For the Chicken and Pasta

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
12 ounces fettuccine or pasta of choice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika

For the Mushroom Alfredo Sauce

3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.

Step 2:

Season the sliced chicken with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.

Step 3:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4:

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 6–8 minutes until softened and golden brown.

Step 5:

Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 6:

Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Bring the sauce to a light simmer while stirring occasionally.

Step 7:

Add the Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir continuously until the cheese melts completely and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 8:

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir into the Alfredo sauce.

Step 9:

Add the drained pasta and toss until fully coated in the creamy sauce. If needed, add a little reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.

Step 10:

Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving warm.

Notes

Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts more smoothly and creates a creamier Alfredo sauce than pre-shredded cheese.

Avoid boiling the sauce after adding the cheese, as high heat may cause the sauce to separate or become grainy.