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Penne Pasta With Chicken And Mushrooms
Lyubomira L
2 servings
BeginnerCreamy Penne Pasta With Chicken, Mushrooms and Pesto Sauce
Total Steps
8
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
1
Ingredients
- 4 ounces penne rigate
- 2 halves boneless skinless chicken breast
- 5-6 white mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons blue cheese(optional)
- 3 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil leaves(optional)
Instructions
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Step 1
Boil pasta in salted water according to directions on the package.
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Step 2
In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat.
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Step 3
Cut chicken into small pieces, season with salt and pepper and cook in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the outside appears cooked.
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Step 4
Add mushrooms and cook for another 4-5 minutes, so they release water.
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Step 5
Add pesto sauce and stir until evenly distributed. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes on medium.
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Step 6
Add heavy cream, stir and then add blue cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce should thicken and get creamy.
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Step 7
Add cooked and drained pasta to the sauce and stir to evenly distribute the sauce.
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Step 8
Serve with shredded parmesan cheese on top.