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Description
A comforting and flavorful pasta dish with chicken, mushrooms, and a rich cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 ¾ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken cubes with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add penne pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving about ½ cup of the pasta water.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine (or chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in the remaining 1 ¾ cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Let it gently simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked and drained penne pasta and stir to combine, ensuring everything is coated in the creamy sauce. Stir in the ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 120