How to Make Easy Creamy Chicken Mushroom Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

This easy creamy chicken mushroom sauce recipe is a great option for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner. The combination of tender chicken and earthy mushrooms smothered in a rich and creamy sauce is sure to become a family favorite. Plus, with just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have this dish on the table in no time.

One of the best things about this recipe is its versatility. You can serve the creamy chicken mushroom sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed po...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound small shell pasta
  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ⅛ cup heavy cream
  • 5 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 cups shredded Medium Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onion, mushrooms and garlic; saute until golden brown.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine soup, cream, ground black pepper, paprika and salt; heat until sauce thickens.
  • Add mushroom mixture to sauce and bring to a slow boil over medium heat; stir in cheese and chopped chicken.
  • Pour sauce onto pasta; serve.
  • Nutrition

    841 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 82g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 51g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 555mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 881mg