Pasta with Mushrooms, Chicken, and Sun-dried Tomatoes

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Penne Pasta
  • 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1 lb. Baby Bella Mushrooms, Sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
  • 1/4 c. All-purpose Flour
  • 2 c. Milk
  • 1 c. Chicken Stock
  • 2 c. Diced, Cooked Chicken Breast (See Note)
  • 1/2 c. Julienne-cut Sun-dried Tomatoes (See Note)
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 c. Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt And Pepper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then season generously with salt. Cook penne pasta according to package directions, about 10 minutes.

  2. In the meantime, melt butter in a large skillet set over medium high heat. Add mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until mushrooms have softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then add garlic. Stir for 1 minute, then add flour and stir.

  3. Add milk and chicken stock, then turn heat to high. Bring liquid to a boil and let it cook for a couple minutes, until liquid thickens slightly.

  4. Drain (but do not rinse) penne pasta, then add it to the skillet. Add cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Make any final seasoning adjustments with salt and pepper, then the pasta is ready to be served. Enjoy!

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