Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One Pot Pasta

I found this recipe on a 'Tasty' post on facebook.   The thing I like about it is that it is easy, only uses one pot, there is no pre-cooking or draining of the pasta, and has a nice rich flavor.

Would I make it to impress my foodie friends?  Probably not, but it's a good go-to family meal and I'll make it again!

Creamy Chicken and Mushroom One Pot Pasta

3 T. olive oil
1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts, cut in pieces
1/2 of an onion, diced
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2 c. cremini mushrooms (I used 3 c. of sliced white mushrooms that I had on hand)
3 cloves minced garlic
1 t. thyme
2 t. paprika
4 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
1 lb. farfalle pasta (I didn't have any so used rigate.  Any medium sized pasta will work fine!)
5 oz. spinach (I didn't put this in because I didn't have any)
1 c. parmesan cheese

In a large pot, heat 2 T. olive oil on medium heat.  Add the chicken and brown it until cooked through.  Remove the chicken from the pot.

Add 1 T. olive oil and the onion to the pot and cook down for a couple of minutes.

Add the mushrooms and cook them down a bit.  Add the garlic, salt and pepper, thyme and paprika.  Stir to evenly season.

Add the broth and cream and bring it to a boil.

Once boiling, add the pasta and cook per the pasta for the length of time as directed on the package.  Stir it every couple of minutes so the pasta doesn't stick together.    Once the pasta is done, you can add the spinach if you choose to add that, and let it wilt a bit.

Add the parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.

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T = tablespoon
t = teaspoon
c = cup
lb = pound