Mushroom zucchini chicken
Sautéed chicken with mushrooms and zucchini in a creamy garlic sauce, served over pasta.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (cut into bite-sized pieces) | 800 | Grams |
| Zucchini (sliced into half-moons) | 2 | Count |
| Mushroom (sliced) | 300 | Grams |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 | Clove |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Butter (unsalted) | 2 | Tbsp |
| Heavy Cream (whole milk based) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Chicken Broth (low sodium) | 200 | Milliliters |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Fresh Parsley (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Pasta (your choice of type) | 400 | Grams |
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until they are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add grated parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix well with the sauce and vegetables.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Kitchen equipment
Large SkilletGrater
