Seared chicken strips, mixed through a super creamy chicken pasta, cooked in the one pot with white wine, garlic, mushrooms and parmesan cheese. Could you ask for a tastier dish? Using pantry staples, the entire family will love this easy one pot meal!
PASTA SAUCE
Since you guys loved our Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Soup so much, I figured I would double-down with another healthy, creamy pasta dish without all of the heavy cream, just for you. So, what’s the secret ingredient? Evaporated milk! No real magic here, but getting the quantity of broth, evaporated milk and pasta right is the most important component of this dish. Rest assured, we tried and tested this chicken pasta recipe many times over and can confirm – it’s ridiculously creamy!
JUST LIKE ALFREDO
After sharing this Skinny One Pot Chicken Bacon Fettuccine Alfredo, many of you have been writing in asking if you could use evaporated milk in that recipe. With some scrupulous testing, I decided to create a creamy mushroom chicken pasta recipe instead, but using evaporated milk. Much like our Creamy Parmesan Herb Mushroom Chicken, creamy mushroom sauces are a family favourite in this house. I usually make this recipe every week for my kids using thickened cream, now I’m so glad I can give them something lighter with less fat.
HOW TO MAKE CHICKEN PASTA
You will be shocked at how thick and creamy this pasta is without the use of actual cream! So perfectly decadent and rich thanks to an age-old secret ingredient used in kitchens all over the world to keep it light and healthy. To achieve the perfect creamy chicken pasta: Heat some oil over a large skillet or pan on a medium-high heat. We are then going to throw in our seasoned chicken thighs and sear until they’re no longer pink. Remove your chicken to a separate plate and add the remaining oil to your pan. Then we’re going to add in our onion and garlic and eventually, our white wine. The mushrooms are next before adding the broth, salt and pepper and the evaporated milk. Throw in your pasta and stir until pasta is cooked through. Stir in your parmesan and you’re done! Crazy easy!
SOME TIPS:
Using evaporated milk ensures a creamy result but with half of the fat used in normal creamy pasta recipes. You can substitute with half and half or a reduced fat cooking cream if you wish! If calories are not an issue, you can use heavy cream or thickened cream. I sear the chicken thighs first for a crispy texture throughout the creamy pasta. You’re more than welcome to leave the chicken thighs in the pot, and continue cooking on from Step two. Using freshly grated parmesan cheese adds a sharp tanginess to the Chicken Pasta sauce.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN PASTA
A decent pasta should always have a side of Easy Cheesy Garlic Bread and a side of Easy Tomato Salad for some crispy, freshness.
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For more pasta recipes try these: Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake Fiery Lamb Ragu on Parpadelle Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Pumpkin Alfredo Lightened Up Chicken Carbonara … Read More
