creamy chicken pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 9 ounce(s) orecchiette pasta, uncooked; - cooking spray; 12 ounce(s) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces; 3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, divided; 1 cup(s) unsalted chicken stock, divided; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) half-and-half; 1/3 cup(s) mascarone cheese; 1/4 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped, divided; 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme, chopped; 8 ounce(s) wild mushroom blend, chopped; 3 tablespoon(s) red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Feb 29, 2016

A quick pasta dish that usually satisfies all appetites. Add some bread and a salad and you have a complete meal.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

9 ounces orecchiette pasta, uncooked
- cooking spray
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 cup unsalted chicken stock, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup mascarone cheese
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
8 ounces wild mushroom blend, chopped
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard

How To Make creamy chicken pasta

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain.

Step 2

Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat; coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken to the Dutch oven; saute 4 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
Step 3

Combine 1/4 cup stock and flour. Add the flour mixture, 1/4 cup stock, and half and half to the pan. Bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, mascarpone, and 2 tablespoons parsley.
Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add thyme and mushrooms, cook 8 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, vinegar, and mustard; cook 30 seconds. Add pasta and chicken mixture; toss. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.
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