Creamy Pasta with Chicken and Mushrooms

Ingredients

• 200 g Penne pasta (or any short pasta)
• 250 g Chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 150 g Mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 Garlic (cloves, finely minced)
• 200 ml Cooking cream (heavy cream)
• 30 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil (for sautéing)
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.

2. 2

   While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the chicken. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms soften and release their juices.

5. 5

   Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until fragrant, taking care not to let it burn.

6. 6

   Pour the cooking cream into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.

7. 7

   Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted and the sauce is smooth.

8. 8

   Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Toss well to coat all the pasta.

9. 9

   Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and more black pepper if desired.

Notes

If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the pasta cooking water to thin it out.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• pasta
• chicken
• quick dinner
• creamy
• easy