Pasta is a traditional dish that was invented inItaly. Although today this expression implies various pasta products made from durum wheat only: for example, spaghetti, tagliatelle, spiral, capellini, fettuccine and others. However, no matter what they say, for most people this phrase brings to mind images of a fragrant Italian dish. Many are accustomed to thinking that you can only try it in specialized restaurants and cafes - this is a misconception. We suggest you make delicious pasta with chicken and fresh mushrooms with your own hands. You will see how easy it is.
Chicken pasta with cream and mushrooms
Pasta with chicken and mushrooms is the perfect optionfor a romantic dinner or a friendly feast. You can cook it in just half an hour, which, you must admit, is very convenient, given the modern pace of life. Another plus: the recipe involves the use of products that are in every refrigerator. Ingredients:
- one small onion
- black pepper (optional)
- 100 grams of dry paste
- 300 grams of fresh chicken fillet
- salt at your discretion
- 50 milliliters of creamy fat (take 35%)
- 40 grams of freshly cut parsley or dill
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 150 grams of fresh (or dried) mushrooms
Method of preparation:Cut the fillet into medium pieces, and the mushrooms and onion into small cubes. Now pour olive oil into the already heated frying pan (it is better to take refined oil, it does not add bitterness) and fry the chicken for two to three minutes, then add the vegetables and keep on the fire until the characteristic golden color appears. Then pour in the amount of cream specified in the recipe, let it boil, reduce the heat a little and simmer the sauce for another ¼ hour. Now you need to cook the pasta - boil the pasta according to the instructions on the package. However, remove them from the stove a few minutes earlier than the time recommended by the manufacturer. They should come out slightly undercooked - this is how they do it in Italy. Combine the pasta and sauce directly in the frying pan and mix well with a spoon. Finely chop the parsley (you can replace it with dill) and, putting the pasta with chicken and fresh mushrooms on a beautiful plate, sprinkle with herbs. You can diversify the recipe by adding, for example, grated cheese (Parmesan is suitable for this). Pine nuts or walnuts (pre-crush them) will give the dish an unusual taste.
Spaghetti with cheese — mushroom sauce and chicken
This recipe will be especially useful in those moments,when the stomach requires food, and there is catastrophically little time to prepare it. This pasta with chicken and mushrooms turns out very filling, it can be served with vegetable juice or alcoholic drinks. And the processed cheese gives the dish a delicate creamy taste. Ingredients:
- one packet (about 400 grams) of spaghetti
- 400 grams of any mushrooms (canned, fresh or dried)
- 200 grams of tasty processed cheese
- 350 grams of chicken (we used fillets)
- Cookery (or sea salt) - the amount at your discretion
- spices at will
- 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil
Method of preparation:At the initial stage, boil some spaghetti in a sufficient amount of salted water. Then drain the remaining liquid (to do this, throw them in a colander). To keep the pasta warm, cover it with a thick towel. Now you should prepare the sauce. To do this, cut the meat and mushrooms into small cubes. We took fresh ones, but you can safely change the recipe at your discretion, using canned or dried ones. So, put the chicken in a frying pan (preheat it) with olive oil, pour in a pinch of table salt, fry a little on all sides, then add the vegetables. When the champignons release juice, keep the dressing on low heat, stirring constantly with a spoon, for about ten more minutes. Now grate the cheese on a coarse grater and combine it with the rest of the ingredients, wait until it melts. Pour the finished sauce over the spaghetti and serve hot. If you want to "decorate" the dish, use fresh herbs as decoration. To "revive" this pasta with chicken and mushrooms a little, you can add a small amount of sour cream to the sauce, as well as Italian seasonings. This will not make the product worse, but, on the contrary, will only benefit! Try it!
Paste specially for mushroom pickers
If there are avid mushroom pickers in your family, thenThis recipe will definitely come in handy. Do you really think that forest gifts can only be dried and preserved? You can make any dish from them. Today we suggest making a fragrant pasta, where chicken and porcini mushrooms are part of the sauce. Ingredients:
- two tablespoons of olive oil
- bulb - one piece
- 500 grams of fresh chicken fillet
- 200 grams of any pasta (we used spaghetti)
- soy sauce - two large spoons
- 250 grams of ceps
- greens and spices - if desired
- 100 grams of cream cheese or sour cream
- table salt - at your discretion
- 70 grams of cheese (solid)
Method of preparation: This recipe is very simple.First, boil the chicken, let it cool, and then cut it into small strips with a knife or separate it into fibers with your hands. Now cook the spaghetti (or other pasta, depending on what you chose), let it drain. The main rule for pasta with chicken and mushrooms to turn out like real Italian is to remove it from the stove slightly undercooked, that is, as chefs say, "al dente". To prevent the pasta from sticking together, sprinkle it with a few drops of olive oil. Make a flavorful sauce: to do this, cut the porcini mushrooms into cubes, the onion into medium half rings and fry them in a preheated frying pan with oil (use olive oil). When the vegetables release juice, put the chicken, stir for a few seconds and pour in medium-fat cream or sour cream. To prevent dairy products from curdling during cooking, warm them up a little in advance. Now add salt and pepper (you can sprinkle with spices or Provencal herbs) to all the ingredients and simmer them over low heat. The mixture should thicken a little. Pour in the soy sauce. Not everyone prefers this product, so if you don’t like it, just don’t use it. Appetizing pasta with chicken and porcini mushrooms is served on beautiful large plates, poured with sauce and sprinkled with fresh colorful herbs and grated cheese. The most suitable is considered to be far from cheap Parmesan, so you can replace it with another variety. We hope that this recipe will become an indispensable assistant in preparing delicious dishes!
Pasta "Vinno & Mushroom" with chicken fillet
An unusually tasty pasta with chicken and mushrooms turns out if you cook it with wine sauce. Want to try? Then read the recipe, buy the products and go for it! Ingredients:
- 250 grams of dry paste (we used fettuccine)
- 100 grams of spicy sausages
- 60 milliliters of olive oil (better refined)
- two small garlic cloves
- 0.5 kg of fresh champignons
- 1/2 cup dry wine (ideally white)
- some fresh parsley
- 250 milliliters of thick cream
- 30 grams of elite Parmezan
Method of preparation:Salt the water and cook the fettuccine in it until al dente, i.e. they should be slightly raw. To do this, remove them from the heat a few minutes earlier than the instructions say, then drain and discard. Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and fry the sausages until crusty (you can replace them with sausages). Cut the mushrooms into medium cubes and combine with the previous product along with the previously crushed garlic cloves. Now pour in the wine, stir regularly with a spoon and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Slightly warm the heavy cream so that it does not curdle, and, stirring, add to the sauce. Place the pasta on a large plate, sprinkle with Parmesan and herbs.
Tagliatelle with chicken and honey — mushroom sauce
Despite the fact that the warm weather is noticeableis coming to an end, nobody has cancelled the rest. Start your day off with a delicious Italian dish. You can cook it all in just half an hour, and then go for a walk with your family out of town. The recipe is designed for two large portions. Ingredients:
- 300 grams of tagliatelle
- 200 grams of dried oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- olive oil
- one large fillet
- 2 large spoons of fragrant golden honey
- a couple of pinch of sea salt
- 50 grams of fresh butter
Method of preparation:To prevent the mushrooms from becoming tough, soak them for 15-20 minutes. Then cut the fillet and mushrooms into small pieces. Put the butter in a preheated saucepan, then the above-mentioned products. When they acquire a golden hue and a characteristic aroma, add salt and a little soy sauce, honey and keep it all on the stove for about five more minutes. While the dressing is being prepared, boil the tagliatelle. Then put them on a large plate, pour over the honey-mushroom sauce with chicken. If you want to give the pasta a more beautiful “restaurant” look, sprinkle with grated hard cheese and fresh herbs. Does the recipe seem boring to you? In this case, add more exotic ingredients - pine nuts or pieces of prunes. You can make an appetizing and aromatic pasta from a variety of products that are in your refrigerator. The main thing is to be in a great mood - then any dish will turn out great! We recommend reading:
