Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

This recipe is adapted from the Mushrooms section, in the Chatelaine Quickies cookbook.

I’ve adjusted it for 2 servings, and added cooked chicken, for a heartier meal.

Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

2 servings 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 oz penne
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 can (14 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 1.5 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1/2 – 1 cup pasta water
• 1-2 tbsp Veloutine
• salt & pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese (for topping)

Directions

1. Cook the pasta, following package directions (about 10 minutes)
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet, over medium heat.
3. Add the garlic, and stir for 30 seconds
4. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 1/2 cup pasta water, and the cooked chicken
6. Stir in 1 tbsp Veloutine
7. Cook 3-4 minutes, until chicken is heated through.
8. Drain pasta, and add to skillet, stir to combine
9. Serve with grated Parmesan.

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