Creamy Mushroom Chicken Penne
A quick and delicious one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and penne pasta. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 pound penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.0.5 pound penne pasta
- Add sliced mushrooms to the same skillet and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and dried thyme and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.0.5 pound penne pasta
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it thicken slightly, about 3-5 minutes.0.5 pound penne pasta
- Stir in the cooked chicken, cooked penne pasta, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine and heat through.0.5 pound penne pasta
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For a lighter sauce, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, but the sauce may not be as thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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