Creamy Fusilli With Mushrooms And Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare the fusilli according to the package directions in a 6-quart saucepot. Add the spinach during the last minute of the cooking time. Drain the fusilli mixture well in a colander, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
• Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally.
• Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, 1/2 cup cooking liquid and red pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in the fusilli mixture and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir in the remaining cooking liquid as needed until desired consistency. Sprinkle with the cheese.

CREAMY DILL CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium and add onion; cook until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Pour in chicken broth, wine, and sherry and bring to a boil. Stir in Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup dill, and Dijon mustard until well incorporated. Add butter and stir until melted.
• Place flour in a small bowl. Add a ladle of hot broth and whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Pour mixture into the skillet and stir until well incorporated.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce starts to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning and/or add additional dill if necessary.

CREAMY FUSILLI WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Cook fusilli according to package directions.
• 2. Meanwhile melt 1 Tbsp. butter and add chicken until lightly browned. Add red pepper seasoning if desired. Transfer chicken to bowl and set aside.
• 3. Add remaining butter and mushrooms. Stir to coat, and then cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally until mushrooms are well browned about 5 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to bowl with chicken.
• 4. To pan add milk and broth. In a small bowl, mix flour with 3 Tbsp. water until completely smooth; add to milk mixture, stirring constantly. Continue to stir constantly over high heat until sauce boils and thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer 1 more minute. Stir in cheese until melted.
• 5. Return fusilli to cooking pan. Add chicken, mushrooms, cheese sauce and olives. Mix. Add salt and pepper to taste.