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Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Spaghetti Recipe

A Classic Comfort Food Dish

Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy chicken and mushroom spaghetti recipe, perfect for a cozy night in. With a simple flour-thickened sauce, this dish combines the tender taste of chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh thyme, all wrapped up in a velvety blanket of Parmesan goodness.

Get Ready to Cook!

This easy recipe serves 6 and takes just 1 hour to prepare, with 30 minutes of active cooking time. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get started!

Gather Your Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
• 1 pound spaghetti
• Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley for garnish

Let’s Make the Sauce!

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then begin preparing the sauce. In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chopped onion, seasoning with salt, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Next, add the sliced mushrooms and white wine, sprinkling with thyme and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms soften, about 8 minutes.

Thickening the Sauce

Transfer the mushroom mixture to a bowl, then melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the frying pan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, cooking for 2 minutes. Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking constantly, followed by the milk. Let simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cooked chicken, reserved mushroom mixture, and 1 cup Parmesan. Stir until the cheese is melted and the mixture thickens into a rich sauce, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Cooking the Pasta

Cook the spaghetti to al dente according to package directions, then drain. Add the cooked pasta to the pan, stirring and tossing to coat the pasta with the sauce and warm it through, about 3 minutes.

Serve and Enjoy!

Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. This creamy chicken and mushroom spaghetti recipe is sure to become a family favorite!