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**Heavenly Chicken and Mushroom Pasta with a Silky Cream Sauce: The Ultimate Comfort Dish**
### Why You’ll Love This Dish
1. **Rich, Velvety Cream Sauce**
The creamy sauce in this recipe is silky smooth, made with heavy cream, butter, and a splash of white wine or broth for added depth. It coats the pasta perfectly, creating a luxurious, indulgent texture. The creaminess is balanced by a subtle richness from Parmesan cheese, which gives the sauce an irresistible, savory finish.
3. **Quick & Easy to Make**
While this dish feels like something you’d get at a fancy restaurant, it’s incredibly simple to make at home. You can have this comforting pasta ready in about 30 minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner that feels like a special treat.
4. **Versatile & Customizable**
This recipe can be easily tailored to suit your tastes. If you prefer a different protein, you can swap the chicken for shrimp or even a vegetarian option like tofu. You can also experiment with different types of pasta, from spaghetti to fettuccine, depending on what you have on hand. The creamy sauce is versatile enough to pair well with nearly any combination of ingredients.
### Ingredients You’ll Need:
– **For the chicken and sauce:**
– 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini work well)
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
– Fresh parsley for garnish