[Recipes] Chicken and Mushroom Pasta in Creamy Sauce

Hands-On Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes | Yield: 4 servings

Tender chicken and a rich, savory sauce come together in this soothing, well-balanced dish of creamy chicken and mushroom pasta. The creamy sauce is brightened with a dash of sherry vinegar and fresh tarragon, making for a delightfully filling dinner. For a variation, try it with basmati rice or gluten-free pasta, or with butter-slicked egg noodles.

Ingredients

For the Pasta:

• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

For the Mushroom Sauce:

• ¼ cup olive oil, divided
• 24 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 ¾ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
• 1 ½ cups unsalted chicken broth
• ¾ cup half-and-half
• 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon, divided

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the pasta.

• As directed on the package, bring the egg noodles to a boil in a big pot.
• After draining, put the noodles back in the pot. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, toss, and cover slightly with a lid to stay warm.

Step 2: Add the mushrooms and sauté.

• In a large, high-sided skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• After spreading the mushrooms evenly, sauté them for three to four minutes without stirring, or until they start to become golden.、
• Add the mushrooms and simmer until browned in places, about 4 more minutes.
• Toss in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then heat for another 3 to 5 minutes without stirring, until the food is soft and evenly browned.

Step 3: Prepare the Sauce

• Add ¾ teaspoon of salt to the mushrooms and mix them together.
• Heat the skillet over medium heat and add the chicken broth and half-and-half.
• Allow the sauce to gradually thicken by cooking it for 8 to 10 minutes. Take off the heat.

Step 4: Complete the Meal

• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and stir until melted, along with the sherry vinegar.
• Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of chopped tarragon, and the shredded chicken.

Step 5: Put Together and Serve

• Place the creamy mushroom mixture over the egg noodles and sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon of tarragon on top.

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