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Chicken And Mushroom Pasta

A hearty penne pasta tossed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and sweet red bell pepper in a savory sauce.

Total time
35 min
Servings
4
Calories
550
Protein
38g
Chicken And Mushroom Pasta
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb chicken breast
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook penne according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook in olive oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Remove chicken; sauté sliced mushrooms and diced red bell pepper in same pan until tender.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up browned bits.

  6. 6

    Return chicken to pan, add cooked pasta and parmesan; toss to combine and serve hot.

  7. 7

    Garnish with extra parmesan if desired.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander
  • knife
  • cutting board

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