Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
19 Jan 2026
⏱ Prep
10 min
🔥 Cook
20 min
👥 Serves
4
⭐ Difficulty
Easy
💰 Cost
Budget
🌎 Cuisine
Italian
Allergens
Dairy
A quick, family-friendly gluten-free pasta dish that doesn’t compromise on creaminess or flavour. Perfect for busy weeknights and great for leftovers. (Images are examples only)
Ingredients
- 400g gluten-free pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 250g mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200ml double cream
- 50g grated parmesan
- Olive oil
- Salt & black pepper
Steps
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Step 1. Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Reserve a cup of pasta water. 
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Step 2. Heat oil in a large pan. Cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Step 3. In the same pan, sauté mushrooms until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly. 
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Step 4. Return chicken to the pan, add cream and parmesan, and simmer gently.
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Step 5. Add drained pasta and a splash of pasta water to loosen the sauce. Season to taste and serve immediately.