====== Chicken Mushroom Pasta ====== ===== Ingredients ===== * 1 lb pasta * 2-3 boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced * 1/2 cup white onion, chopped * 3 cups sliced mushrooms, (8 oz) * 1 Tbsp unsalted butter * 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided * salt * pepper * 1/2 cup white wine * 1/2 cup chicken stock, or more * 1/2 cup heavy cream * 1 tsp corn starch * 1 Tbsp water * 1 Tbsp chopped fresh or frozen parsley ===== Instructions ===== - Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until it is al dente. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside. - In a large skillet heat 1 tbsp oil and 1 tbsp butter together at medium-high temperature. Season the thinly sliced chicken with salt and pepper. When the pan is hot and the butter melted fry the chicken until browned and cooked through about 2 minutes on each side. Take cooked chicken out of the pan and set aside. - In the same pan add 1 tbsp oil and cook the onion until lightly browned, about 2-3 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. - Add white wine to the pan and let simmer until reduced by half. - Add chicken stock and cream. In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water. Stir until starch is completely dissolved, take the pan off the heat then add to the sauce. Bring to a boil and let simmer without a lid at high heat for about 2-3 minutes to reduce and thicken. - Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and cook for 30 more seconds. - Add pasta water if needed. Stir in parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. - Serve over pasta.