American Chicken and Mushroom Pasta with Creamy Sauce

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-23 · Updated 2026-03-23

A comforting American pasta dish with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a rich creamy sauce. This american-inspired pasta ready in about 35 minutes blends pasta, chicken breast, mushrooms into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 300g pasta
• 2 chicken breast
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 cup cream of mushroom soup
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cloves garlic
• 50g Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 300g pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Tip: Use salted water to enhance pasta flavor and prevent sticking.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add 2 chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes) and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Tip: Browning the chicken adds depth of flavor.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup mushrooms (diced into 1/4-inch slices) and 2 minced garlic cloves to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their moisture and edges are golden brown. Tip: Don’t stir the mushrooms too early—they need contact with the pan to caramelize.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup cream of mushroom soup and 1/2 cup milk, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
5. Step 5: Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, along with 1/2 cup reserved pasta water. Toss to coat the pasta in the sauce, adjusting consistency with more pasta water as needed. Remove from heat and stir in 50g Parmesan cheese until melted and glossy. Tip: Always add cheese off the heat—high heat makes it clump.
6. Step 6: Serve immediately, tossing the pasta to ensure even coating. Tip: For a richer sauce, stir in an additional 1 tbsp butter before adding Parmesan.