Are you looking for a wonderful dinner full of nutritious goodness that’s perfect for managing your diabetes? Try making our Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta. This delightful and wholesome pasta is full of earthy mushrooms, tender rotisserie chicken, and a luscious cashew-based cream sauce. With a balanced and comforting meal option like this one, you will make everyone at the dinner table happy.
Curiously enough, the combination of pasta, mushrooms, and creamy sauces has also been around for a long time. In our version, we take the goodness of mushrooms and rotisserie chicken and combine a nutritious and diabetes-friendly twist. The creamy sauce, made with cashews and whole milk, adds a velvety texture without compromising on flavor. Making this pasta an excellent choice for diabetes diet menus.
How To Make Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
First, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook it al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
Secondly, in a blender, combine the vegetable broth and cashews. Blend until smooth, creating a creamy cashew sauce. Pour the sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl.
Thirdly, heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and finely chopped rosemary. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is fragrant, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
Fourthly, add the cashew sauce, whole milk, and soy sauce to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened, approximately 4 to 5 minutes.
Fifthly, stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
The final step, is to add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing it gently in the creamy sauce until it is completely coated. For approximately 1 minute.
Last but not least, top the Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with grated Parmesan cheese. Don’t forget a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a touch of heat.
Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
Equipment
- 1 High speed blender
Ingredients
- 8 oz linguine (or your favorite pasta)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup thinly sliced fresh button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 lb shredded rotisserie chicken
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp crushed red peper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook al dente according to package directions. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- In a blender, combine vegetable broth and cashews. Blend until smooth, creating a creamy cashew sauce. Pour sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a small bowl.
- Heat olive oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, and rosemary. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are tender and the garlic is fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cashew sauce, milk, and soy sauce to skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce has thickened, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing gently in the creamy sauce until completely coated.
- Top the Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with grated Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for a touch of heat.
Notes
- To reheat leftovers, add a splash of water or milk to the pasta when reheating to maintain the creamy consistency. For a refreshing twist, squeeze a splash of lemon juice over the pasta just before serving.
- You can add your favorite vegetables, such as spinach or bell peppers, for added flavor, color, and nutrients.
- Feel free to replace the whole milk with a dairy-free alternative, like almond milk or oat milk, for a vegan version.
FAQ
Can I use homemade shredded chicken instead of rotisserie chicken for this recipe?
Yes! You can easily swap the rotisserie chicken with homemade shredded chicken to personalize the dish.
Is this Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta suitable for diabetes management?
Absolutely! This pasta dish contains wholesome ingredients and a creamy cashew-based sauce, making it a balanced and nourishing choice for diabetes diet menus.
Other Recipes
Are you interested in exploring more diabetes-friendly recipes? Then check out:
- Easy No-Bake Lemon Cranberry Oat Energy Balls
- Hearty Cod and White Bean Stew
- Banana Raspberry Smoothie
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