# @shehrbanocooks on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNxloxzxMZd
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/59923813-shehrbanocooks-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-08-25T10:40:03.000+00:00

## Caption

Chicken & Mushroom Pasta should be your GoTo when you have less than 30 minutes to prep dinner.

This is also a VERY kid friendly meal which is delicious and full of nutrition.

Recipe below 👇 

Ingredients
	•	2 chicken breasts (butterflied & pounded thin)
	•	Salt (to taste)
	•	Black pepper (to taste)
	•	1 tsp paprika
	•	1 tsp garlic powder
	•	1–2 tbsp olive oil
	•	1 tbsp butter (plus more if needed)
	•	2 shallots (or 1 small onion), finely chopped
	•	3–4 cloves garlic, minced
	•	1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or mushroom of choice)
	•	1 cup heavy cream
	•	½ cup reserved pasta water (adjust as needed)
	•	1 chicken bouillon cube (or 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder)
	•	Fresh or dried herbs (e.g., parsley, thyme, oregano, basil)
	•	250–300 g pasta of choice (spaghetti, fettuccine, penne, etc.)
	•	Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
	•	Optional: chili flakes (for heat)

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Instructions
	1.	Prepare Chicken
	•	Butterfly chicken breasts and pound them evenly with a meat mallet.
	•	Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
	2.	Cook Chicken
	•	Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
	•	Cook chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked (about 4–5 minutes per side).
	•	Remove from the pan, rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
	3.	Make the Sauce Base
	•	In the same pan (with chicken drippings), add chopped shallots/onion.
	•	Sauté until soft and translucent.
	•	Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
	4.	Cook Mushrooms
	•	Add sliced shiitake mushrooms.
	•	Cook until softened and lightly browned.
	5.	Build the Sauce
	•	Pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta water.
	•	Add the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
	•	Stir in fresh or dried herbs.
	•	Simmer until slightly thickened.
	6.	Combine with Pasta
	•	Add cooked, drained pasta to the sauce.
	•	Toss well to coat. Let it simmer for 1 more minute.
	7.	Assemble & Serve
	•	Dish out pasta, top with sliced chicken.
	•	Sprinkle with more fresh herbs, Parmesan, and optional chili flakes.

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