Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms, Risotto Style

Name: Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms, Risotto Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed; 1 shallot or small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced; 1/2 pound cut pasta like gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup dry white wine or water; 3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 boneless chicken thighs, diced; Chopped fresh parsley, optional; Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1/2 pound cut pasta like gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or water
3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

1
Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.
2
When hot, add shallot, garlic and mushrooms.
3
Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and begin to brown on edges, about 10 minutes.
4
Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Add a little salt and pepper, then wine.
6
Stir and let liquid bubble away.
7
Ladle stock into skillet 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring after each addition and every minute or so.
8
When liquid is just about evaporated, add more.
9
Mixture should be neither soupy nor dry.
10
Keep heat at medium and stir frequently.
11
Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it; you want it to be tender but with a tiny bit of crunch.
12
When pasta is about 3 to 4 minutes away from being done, add chicken and stir to combine.
13
Continue to cook until chicken is done it will be white on inside when cut and pasta is how you like it.
14
Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed, 1 shallot or small onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced, and more.

Yes, Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms, Risotto Style 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!