Chicken Penne Recipe
Penne with grilled chicken and mushrooms tossed with tomato basil cream sauce
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
Cook the Penne
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Grill the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and let rest before slicing.
Sauté the Mushrooms
In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the sliced mushrooms until they are golden brown. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
Lower the heat and add the heavy cream to the mushrooms. Stir in the tomato paste and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add chopped basil and stir to combine.
Combine Everything
Add the cooked penne and sliced grilled chicken to the sauce. Toss everything together until well coated. If needed, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Serve
Serve the Chicken Penne hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh basil if desired.