24 July 2026
Chicken Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms
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A quick chicken fettuccine with shiitake mushrooms, lemon, basil, and Parmesan for an easy weeknight pasta dinner.
Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
20 mins
Total time
30 mins
Servings
4
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Ingredients
Ingredients
USMetric
Pasta
Chicken And Mushrooms
Finish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Cook the Chicken and Mushrooms
- 1
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
- 2
Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Toss and Serve
- 1
Add the drained pasta, a splash of the reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and basil to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 2
Serve hot, adding a little more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Ingredients
USMetric
Pasta
Chicken And Mushrooms
Finish
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook fettuccine according to package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Cook the Chicken and Mushrooms
- 1
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned.
- 2
Add the garlic and shiitake mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms soften and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Toss and Serve
- 1
Add the drained pasta, a splash of the reserved pasta water, Parmesan, and basil to the skillet. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
- 2
Serve hot, adding a little more pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
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Chicken Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms
Chicken Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms
This chicken fettuccine with shiitake mushrooms is the kind of pasta that fits easily into a weeknight plan. It has enough richness from Parmesan to feel like dinner, but the lemon juice, zest, and basil keep the finished dish lighter and brighter than a cream-based sauce.
Shiitake mushrooms do a lot of work here. They bring a deeper savoury note than standard button mushrooms, which helps the pasta taste fuller without needing a long simmer or a heavy sauce. Combined with strips of chicken and a little reserved pasta water, the result is simple but balanced.
How the Sauce Comes Together
There is no separate cream sauce in this recipe. Instead, the pan juices from the chicken, lemon juice, Parmesan, and starchy pasta water form a light coating for the noodles. That is why reserving pasta water matters. It gives the dish a more cohesive finish and stops the cheese from clumping.
Fresh basil should go in at the end so it stays fragrant. If added too early, it loses the freshness that helps the lemon stand out.
Serving Notes
Serve this pasta as soon as it is tossed so the noodles stay glossy and the mushrooms keep their texture. A green salad or simply cooked vegetables on the side turn it into an easy full meal.
If you want to stretch it a little further, add extra mushrooms or a handful of peas near the end of cooking. The base recipe is flexible without losing its character.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories 444
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g17%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol mgNaN%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrates 43g16%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 33g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
FAQs
Can I use another type of mushroom?
Yes. Cremini, chestnut, or oyster mushrooms work well if shiitake is not available, though shiitake gives the strongest savory flavour.
Why reserve pasta water?
The starchy water helps the Parmesan, lemon juice, and pan juices come together into a light sauce that clings to the fettuccine.
Can I make this with regular fettuccine?
Yes. Whole-grain fettuccine gives a slightly nuttier flavour, but regular fettuccine works just as well with the same method.
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Jenna
· May 28, 2026Good weeknight recipe. Cutting the chicken into smaller strips made the whole dish cook very quickly.
Martin
· Jan 9, 2026I swapped in cremini mushrooms because that is what I had. Still a very good quick pasta.
Sophie
· Sep 15, 2025The lemon and basil kept this from feeling heavy. I used a little extra pasta water and the sauce coated the noodles nicely.
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