Mia Casa Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN PENNE WITH CREAMY MUSHROOM WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Season chicken with salt, freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 5 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in center. Transfer to a plate.
• Add chopped onion to the skillet, and cook for a couple of minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic, and cook, while stirring for 30 seconds. Transfer to the plate with chicken.
• Add sliced mushrooms and stir. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper. Let cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When mushrooms are tender and most juices have evaporated, transfer them to the plate with chicken.
• Add Penne pasta to the skillet and 4 cups water. Cook according to package instructions for about 10 minutes.
• When pasta is cooked, add whipping cream, white wine and continue cooking for about 5 minutes stirring occasionally or until sauce reduces a bit and thickens.
• Add chicken, onions, and mushrooms back to the skillet, and fresh baby spinach. Stir everything. Serve warm and sprinkle some parmesan cheese on top.

CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PENNE

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and return to pot.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil, then cook chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through. Dice chicken, set aside, and cover to keep warm.
• Wipe skillet clean, then melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in garlic and cook, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle flour over butter and garlic and stir until thick.
• Gradually whisk in heavy cream until a smooth sauce is formed, then add salt and pepper and stir in Parmesan until melted.
• Stir in chicken and penne, then top with pepper, thyme or parsley, and more Parmesan. Serve immediately.

PENNE POLLO (CHICKEN PASTA)

Steps:

• In a frying pan or saucepan cook the chicken until almost cooked
• Add garlic, Cream, Salt, Pepper, mushrooms to the chicken
• Add 1 tsp of Pesto