Easy Creamy Chicken Mushroom Sauce Recipe

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound small shell pasta
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 5 teaspoons ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 cups shredded Medium Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups chicken breasts, cooked and chopped

Directions

Step 1: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic. Saut until golden brown.

Step 2: In a separate large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, ground black pepper, paprika, and salt. Heat until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Add the mushroom mixture from Step 1 to the saucepan and bring it to a slow boil over medium heat. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped cooked chicken breasts.

Step 5: Pour the creamy sauce over the cooked pasta. Stir to combine and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 841
• Total Fat: 35g (44% Daily Value)
• Saturated Fat: 19g (95% Daily Value)
• Cholesterol: 133mg (44% Daily Value)
• Sodium: 888mg (39% Daily Value)
• Total Carbohydrate: 82g (30% Daily Value)
• Dietary Fiber: 6g (21% Daily Value)
• Total Sugars: 7g
• Protein: 51g (102% Daily Value)
• Vitamin C: 6mg (7% Daily Value)
• Calcium: 555mg (43% Daily Value)
• Iron: 7mg (36% Daily Value)
• Potassium: 881mg (19% Daily Value)

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is based on available data. If following a medically restricted diet, please consult a healthcare professional before preparing this recipe.