Creamy One-Pot Pasta With Chicken and Mushrooms

This was very good, but I agree with others that it needs additional spices. When I made it, I used 2 tsp dry thyme, 1 tsp dry oregano, 1/2 tsp dry marjoram, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper and it turned out very well.

Also, instead of cooking the chicken as he directs, I used half a rotisserie chicken and threw in the meat about 2 minutes before the pasta was done. I also added a box of baby spinach shortly after I added the chicken, and I think that worked well.

Great recipe base with one MAJOR flaw. I've been making risotto for 20 years and not once in the history of risotto have I added raw meat at the end. I diced the chicken thigh pretty small and even so it took a good 15 minutes to get done. If you like purple, medium rare chicken prepare it per the recipe, otherwise do it like a risotto and cook the chicken first before adding it back at the end. Otherwise this is a great recipe and good jumping off point for future variations.

I make this recipe regularly, it's subtle and a welcome change from red-sauce pastas. Bittman's recipes are always "as you like it." I add some oregano and chili flakes with the garlic, and this time a bayleaf. It benefits from flavorful homemade broth. A squirt of lemon at the end with some parm, and maybe peas or sundried tomato to impart added color and flavor. I also used some dried mushrooms in the mix tonight and added the mushroom soaking water, gave it a nice depth.

Small tweaks make this amazing and flavorful. Before starting the pasta, I cooked some pancetta in the pan and then browned the chicken (dredged in flour and spices) in the pancetta fat, put on plate to rest. Added a little more oil and proceeded as directed — adding a splash of worcestershire to the mushrooms, then fresh black pepper, sundried tomato paste, thyme/oregano, spinach, squeeze of lemon.

Delicious - perhaps one of the finest recipes here. Took the recommendation of other posters and browned boneless, skinless thighs in the same pan first. Enough fat rendered with olive oil to provide a solid base for the veggies. Used a larger onion and more garlic than called for, plus fresh thyme leaves. I added the chicken (diced) back one the pasta was cooked near al dente. Many cracks of pepper and some fresh grated parm resulted in a superb Sunday supper.

I love this and it is part of my weekly rotation. However, as I do not eat meat, I substitute shrimp...

This is a family favorite, the recipe that got us hooked on NYT's cooking site. Sadly, I've not been able to make a vegetarian version since the chicken seems important to create the sauce, and it's just not the same with all mushrooms. You do need the salt in the broth to get it seasoned right. We double the amount of mushrooms and chicken, and consider it pretty foolproof.

Sautéed chicken first, then added with the last ladle of stock. Subbed Marsala wine for white and I'm really glad I did. Perhaps my favorite NYT Cooking recipe so far.

I have to weigh in here. This was good, not great. The chicken tasted bland and the dish could have used more herbs or seasoning--maybe the addition of some fresh tarragon or oregano. If I make this again, I'd use twice as many shallots, add fresh tarragon at the end, and I would marinate the chicken in a bit of olive oil and garlic, or olive oil/lemon/garlic, to give it a bit more flavor. I'd also saute the chicken first, and then add it later at the end to give it a bit of a sear.

Make sure to add hot broth, not cold or room temperature broth. Because of minimal amount of water used, the pasta cooking time will be longer than what's stated in the box. I prefer to add enough liquid to just cover the pasta, then close the lid and let it cook by having the past absorb all the hot liquid. By stirring constantly you may not cook every single pasta.

I found this to be delicious and easy. I went heavy on the shallots & garlic, based on notes that the result could be bland. I also took the advice of another cook who threw in a box of spinach along with the chicken, and that worked well (though reduced the amount of stock needed). The flavors of the wine, garlic and parmesan came together nicely. I'm looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

I made this last night -vegetarian. I used gemelli w/ veg broth, mushrooms, spinach, a bit of sun-dried tomatoes, and to increase the protein, stirred in 2 heaping tablespoons of soft goat cheese. Delicious!

Fantastic. Cook meat first, add back at end. Subbed marsala wine for white. Added thyme during cooking and parsley for garnish. Perhaps my favorite NYT recipe.

This recipe has become a go-to for years. I enjoy adding some halved cherry tomatoes around the same time as the pasta, which adds acidity and brightness.

Used half the amount of pasta (cooking for two), but kept mushroom/shallot/garlic and wine measurements. Half crimini, half shitake. Used half the amount of broth, substituted pre-cooked chicken sausages, stirred in a box of baby spinach and tons of chopped parsley toward the end. Finished with grated parm. A+++