Creamy Cheesy Mushroom and Chicken Linguine Recipe

Name: Creamy Cheesy Mushroom and Chicken Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole Chicken Thighs Or 2 Chicken Breast; 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 1 whole Onion, Sliced Thin; 1 whole Shallot Or 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced; 8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced; 1/2 teaspoons Thyme; 1 whole Lemon, Zested; 1/4 cups Flour; 3 cups Chicken Stock; 1 pound Linguine Noodles; 2 cups Salted Cooked Pasta Water Reserved; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

4 whole Chicken Thighs Or 2 Chicken Breast
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Pepper
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Butter
1 whole Onion, Sliced Thin
1 whole Shallot Or 3 Cloves Garlic, Minced
8 ounces, weight Mushrooms, Sliced
1/2 teaspoons Thyme
1 whole Lemon, Zested
1/4 cups Flour
3 cups Chicken Stock
1 pound Linguine Noodles
2 cups Salted Cooked Pasta Water Reserved
1 whole Lemon, Juiced
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Season chicken well with salt and pepper, set aside.
2
Heat oil and butter in a skillet (make sure you use one that has a lid and is big enough to hold all of the ingredients) over medium high heat.
3
Add chicken, skin side down, and cook for about 7 minutes or until golden brown.
4
Turn chicken over and brown the other side.
5
Remove from pan and set aside.
6
Add onions, shallots or garlic, mushrooms, thyme and lemon zest to the pan and cook until onions are caramelized.
7
Add flour to the onion mixture and stir well until flour starts to cook in the oil, about 2 minutes.
8
Slowly add chicken stock 1/2 cup at a time stirring well between additions and letting chicken stock start to cook and thicken between additions.
9
Once all of the chicken stock has been added, add browned chicken back into the pan.
10
Cover the chicken in the sauce, reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
11
Cook for about 1 hour or until chicken falls off the bone.
12
Boil a pot of water for pasta and season well with a generous amount of salt in the water.
13
Cook pasta about a minute short of al dente.
14
Check instruction on packagemine was about 8 minutes.
15
Reserve 2 cups pasta water and then drain the pasta.
16
Use two forks and remove chicken from the bone.
17
Remove bones from sauce.
18
Add drained pasta to the sauce along with 1 cup pasta water and lemon juice.
19
Continue to stir pasta for another 1-2 minutes until pasta is al dente.
20
Add additional pasta water as needed to keep pasta saucy.
21
Stir in Parmesan cheese.
22
Enjoy!

1655

kcal

Calories

Fat

197

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole Chicken Thighs Or 2 Chicken Breast, 1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt, 1 teaspoon Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cheesy Mushroom and Chicken Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Cheesy Mushroom and Chicken Linguine

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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