Tagliatelle with Chicken and Porcini Mushrooms

17/11/2023

Tagliatelle with chicken and porcini is a rich and flavorful dish that blends the intense flavor of porcini mushrooms with the tender texture of chicken. Here’s the recipe to prepare it.

Ingredients

300 g of egg tagliatelle
200 g of chicken breast
150 g of fresh porcini mushrooms or rehydrated if dried
1 clove of garlic
100 ml of cooking cream
Fresh parsley to taste
Extra virgin olive oil to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
If available, a glass of dry white wine

Preparation

If you’re using dried porcini, soak them in lukewarm water for at least 20 minutes to rehydrate them. After soaking, squeeze them out well and cut them into pieces.
Cut the chicken breast into small strips or cubes.
In a large pan, sauté the garlic with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. When it is golden, remove it and add the chicken.
Brown the chicken on all sides until well golden. If you have white wine, deglaze the chicken, allowing the alcohol to evaporate.
Add the porcini to the pan with the chicken, cook for a few minutes and stir well.
Pour in the cooking cream, lower the heat, and cook for a few minutes until the sauce becomes creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook the tagliatelle in plenty of salted water following the timings indicated on the package to achieve an al dente texture.
Drain the tagliatelle and add them to the pan with the chicken and porcini sauce, mixing gently to flavor them.
Plate the tagliatelle and garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
Serve immediately to enjoy this warm and flavorful dish.

Curiosity

Porcini mushrooms are widely used in Italian cooking for their unique flavor and aroma. They are excellent both fresh and dried and lend themselves to a variety of preparations, from first courses to side dishes. In some Italian regions, porcini are harvested and used in many traditional recipes, becoming undisputed protagonists of many autumn menus.