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Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragu

Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragu

The ultimate comfort food, Pappardelle with Chicken and Mushroom Ragu is a creamy and savory delight. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner when you're craving something hearty and satisfying. This dish combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and luscious pasta, creating a meal that's sure to impress your family. Try making it tonight!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces cremini mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 3/4 teaspoon chopped rosemary
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
  • 1/2 pound dried pappardelle or penne is just fine too
  • 5 ounces baby arugula about 8 cups
  • 1 serving Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Food Processor
  • Skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Frying pan
  • Grater
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Pulse mushrooms and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
  2. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Season chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook onion, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add mushroom mixture, rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring constantly, until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
  5. Add balsamic vinegar and cook until evaporated. Add chicken and tomatoes (with juice), then simmer, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon and stirring occasionally, until sauce is just thickened, about 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook pasta in a pot of boiling salted water (2 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
  7. Add arugula to sauce and stir until wilted. Stir in drained pasta and cook 1 minute. Serve with Grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and enjoy.

Notes

  • Tip 1: Allow leftovers to cool completely before transferring them to airtight containers. They can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: This ragu freezes beautifully! Portion it into containers and freeze for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
  • Tip 3: Serve it with a simple green salad dressed with vinaigrette to balance the richness of the dish.
  • Tip 4: You can experiment with different types of pasta such as penne if you can’t find pappardelle.
  • Tip 5: Feel free to swap rosemary for other herbs like thyme or sage for a different flavor profile.