Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta in 15 minutes

Chicken Fricassee with Spaghetti for One

Serves 1

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken thigh, deboned, skin on
• 0.5 of an onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
• Tarragon (optional, or any herb like rosemary, basil, or thyme)
• 3 olives, chopped
• 6 capers, chopped
• 2 mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
• Oil from a jar of sundried tomatoes (or any oil)
• 1 tablespoon of cream cheese (or cream, or yogurt)
• Spaghetti for one

Instructions:

1. Prep Ingredients: Get a pot of salted water boiling for the pasta. While waiting, chop all your vegetables and prepare the other ingredients. Debone the chicken if not already done.
2. Cook Chicken:
   • Heat a pan over medium heat with the sundried tomato oil (or any oil).
   • Sear the chicken, skin side down, for 3-5 minutes until the skin is crispy.
3. Cook Pasta:
   • Turn the chicken over to cook the other side and add the pasta to the boiling water. Follow the cooking time on the pasta package (usually about 8 minutes).
4. Sauté Vegetables:
   • Add the diced onion, crushed garlic, and sliced mushrooms to the pan with the chicken.
   • Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
5. Add Pasta Water:
   • Add a ladle full of pasta water to the pan with the chicken and vegetables.
   • Stir in the whole grain mustard and place a small lid over the chicken to help it cook through. This will create a bit of steam.
6. Check Chicken Doneness:
   • If unsure about the chicken’s doneness, use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 72°C (160°F).
7. Finish Sauce:
   • When the pasta has only a few minutes left, add the chopped capers, olives, and cream cheese to the pan.
   • Let the cream cheese melt, adding another ladle of pasta water if needed to thicken the sauce.
8. Combine and Serve:
   • Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the chicken and sauce.
   • Mix everything together well.
   • Serve immediately.

Total Estimated Time:

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15-20 minutes

Enjoy your delicious Chicken Fricassee with Spaghetti!

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