Description
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Penne is a rich, one-pan pasta dish made with tender chicken breast, sautéed mushrooms, and a luscious cream sauce. It’s comforting, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 454 g (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 8 mL (½ tbsp) dried Italian seasoning
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
- 750 mL (3 cups) sliced cremini or button mushrooms
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can condensed no-salt-added cream of mushroom soup
- 435 mL (1 ¾ cups) water
- 250 mL (1 cup) 2% milk
- 750 mL (3 cups uncooked) penne pasta
- 20 mL (4 tsp) lemon juice
- 60 mL (¼ cup) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sprinkle the sliced chicken with the dried Italian seasoning and season as desired.
- In a large deep non-stick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until browned.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook and stir for about 3 minutes, or until the mushrooms begin to soften.
- Stir in the can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, the water and the milk. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked penne pasta and the lemon juice to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium. Boil gently, uncovered, stirring often for about 9 minutes.
- After 9 minutes, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook and stir for 1 to 3 minutes, or until the pasta reaches your desired tenderness.
- If the sauce becomes too thick and the pasta is still firm, add a couple of tablespoons of water. If too runny, increase the heat to reduce the sauce.
- Taste and season to preference. Serve hot, optionally sprinkled with extra Parmesan cheese or chopped fresh parsley or basil.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a more flavorful variation.
- Stir in baby spinach at the end for added greens.
- Adjust sauce thickness with water or heat as needed.
- For richer flavor, substitute half the milk with cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated with a splash of milk or water.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
