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Grilled chicken pasta with mushrooms tomatoes and Parmesan

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Roasted Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Pasta

Grilled chicken, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan in a glossy roasted-garlic cream sauce.

Developed for DishGal · Updated 2026-08-18

Prep15 min
Cook24 min
Total39 min
Cost$4.15

Directions

  1. Cook the pasta

    Boil pasta until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  2. Sear the chicken

    Season chicken and cook in olive oil 4 to 6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest, then slice.

  3. Brown the vegetables

    Add mushrooms to the skillet and brown well. Add tomatoes for the final 2 minutes.

  4. Make the sauce

    Stir in roasted garlic, broth, and cream. Simmer 3 minutes, then add Parmesan.

  5. Toss

    Add pasta and enough pasta water to make the sauce glossy. Top with sliced chicken and parsley.

Why this works

Why it worksRoasted garlic gives sweetness without harsh raw-garlic bite.
Why it worksMushrooms brown in the chicken pan and absorb savory fond.
Why it worksPasta water keeps the cream sauce fluid and clingy.

Swaps & notes

Easy swaps

  • Use shrimp instead of chicken.
  • Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
  • Add spinach during the final toss.

Cook notes

  • Brown mushrooms before salting so they do not release water too early.
  • Do not boil hard after adding Parmesan.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat over low heat with a splash of broth.

Questions

How do I roast garlic quickly?

Wrap peeled cloves with a drizzle of oil in foil and roast at 400°F for about 25 minutes.

Can I use jarred roasted garlic?

Yes. Drain it well before mashing.

Can I make it without cream?

Use 1 extra cup broth and finish with 2 tablespoons butter.

Roasted Garlic Chicken & Mushroom Pasta
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1. Cook the pastaBoil pasta until just shy of al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2. Sear the chickenSeason chicken and cook in olive oil 4 to 6 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest, then slice.
3. Brown the vegetablesAdd mushrooms to the skillet and brown well. Add tomatoes for the final 2 minutes.
4. Make the sauceStir in roasted garlic, broth, and cream. Simmer 3 minutes, then add Parmesan.
5. TossAdd pasta and enough pasta water to make the sauce glossy. Top with sliced chicken and parsley.