Pasta with Smoked Chicken and Mushrooms Recipe

Pasta with Smoked Chicken and Mushrooms Notes

I found this recipe about 15 years ago in a magazine, and it has been a family favorite and a crowd pleaser ever since.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 pound crimini mushrooms
• 1/2 pound shitake mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 teaspoons flour
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 pound smoked chicken, cut into small pieces
• 12 ounces medium egg noodles
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• to taste, fresh dill, chopped

Serves / Yields

4-6 servings

Preparation Instructions

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until onion is translucent.

Increase head to medium-high, add mushrooms and salt. Cook, stirring until the mushrooms are well browned.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and stir in the flour, cook for 1 minute.

Add broth, paprika and mustard. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens, 3 minutes.

Stir in chicken and cook 1 minute.

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain.

Just before serving, stir the sour cream and dill into the sauce. Toss the noodles with the sauce.

Helpful Hints

I love to smoke chicken outside on the grill and then use it in this recipe.