Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta
Recipe and variations for a healthy and diabetes-friendly Creamy Mushroom & Rotisserie Chicken Pasta with mushrooms, rotisserie chicken, and cashew cream sauce.
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
Tips
- 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.