Description
A delightful dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and pasta in a creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 0.75 tsp kosher salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the yellow onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook for 5-7 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Add chicken breasts, seasoning with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove and slice into strips.
- Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture in the skillet, whisking to combine.
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring well.
- Add grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning; mix until cheese melts and sauce thickens.
- Return sliced chicken to the skillet and toss with sauce.
- Add cooked penne pasta, stirring until well combined.
Notes
Garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Mushroom Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Creamy Pasta