Smoky Chicken & Mushroom Linguine

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 07:38:08 GMT

Step 1

Boil a kettle

Step 2

Peel and finely dice the brown onion[s]

Step 3

Heat a large, wide-based pan (preferably non-stick) with 1 tbsp [2 tbsp] vegetable oil and a knob of butter over a medium heat

Step 4

Once hot, add the diced onion and cook for 4-6 min or until soft and starting to brown

Step 5

While the onion is softening, add the linguine to a pot of boiled water with a large pinch of salt and bring to the boil over a high heat

Step 6

Cook the linguine for 8-10 min or until cooked with a slight bite

Step 7

Once done, drain the cooked linguine, reserving a cup of the starchy pasta water

Step 8

While the linguine is cooking, peel and finely chop (or grate) the garlic and slice the chestnut mushrooms finely

Step 9

Add the chilli flakes (can’t handle the heat? Go easy!), smoked paprika, half [all] of the wholegrain mustard and a generous pinch of salt and pepper to a bowl – this is your smoky mix

Step 10

Tip: Cooking for 2? Save the remaining wholegrain mustard for another recipe!

Step 11

Cut the chicken breasts into large, bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the smoky mix, then mix well and set aside – this is your smoky chicken

Step 12

Once the onion has softened, increase the heat to medium-high

Step 13

Add the sliced mushrooms and chopped garlic and cook for 1-2 min or until the mushrooms start to soften and brown slightly

Step 14

While the mushrooms are softening, chop the parsley finely, including the stalks

Step 15

Once the mushrooms have started to soften, add the smoky chicken to the pan

Step 16

Add half the chopped parsley to the pan (save the rest for garnish!)

Step 17

Cook for further 5-6 min or until the chicken is beginning to brown

Step 18

Meanwhile, dissolve the chicken stock mix in 100ml [200ml] reserved starchy pasta water

Step 19

Add the chicken stock to the pan and cook for a further 3-4 min or until the liquid has reduced by half

Step 20

Add the drained linguine to the pan

Step 21

Tip: Give it a good stir to release the starch in the pasta and make the sauce naturally creamy

Step 22

Before the liquid has fully reduced, remove the linguine from the heat and stir in the soft cheese – this is your smoky chicken & mushroom linguine

Step 23

Serve the smoky chicken & mushroom linguine

Step 24

Garnish with the remaining chopped parsley

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