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Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti
Chicken Mushroom Spaghetti features tender chicken pieces cooked alongside mushrooms and onions in a creamy mascarpone sauce, combined with spaghetti. The use of Old Bay seasoning adds a distinctive spice note, while the wine reduction enriches the sauce, giving it complexity. The mascarpone melts smoothly into the sauce, balancing flavors and coating the pasta lightly. Basil brings freshness to the dish, making it satisfying for a comforting meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
686 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ lb spaghetti uncooked
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into medium pieces
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- ½ onion large, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 6 oz. mascarpone cheese about 6 tbsp
- ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 cup semi-sweet wine
- 2 tbsp basil chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with Old Bay Seasoning and fry it in olive oil, on medium heat, for 4-5 minutes on each side, until just cooked-through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside. To the same pan, add the butter and onion, and cook for 5 minutes, until the onion softens and starts to turn a golden color.
- Add mushrooms and a little salt, and cook for another 5 minutes. After that, add the wine and simmer until it is reduced by half, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the mascarpone and the reserved chicken, stir, and keep cooking for another 1-2 minutes, until the cheese has melted and heated through. Taste the sauce, and add more salt, if necessary.
- Add the spaghetti and basil, and mix everything well. Serve immediately. Sprinkle some Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
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Notes
- Adjust salt after combining sauce and pasta to balance flavors.
- Fresh basil added at the end preserves its aroma and color.
- Optional Parmesan cheese can be sprinkled on top before serving for extra savoriness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
686kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
760mg
(32%)
Potassium
361mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2.5mg
(3%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 686
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 686kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.