Creamy Mushroom and Chicken Pasta
A comforting dish made with whole wheat pasta, sautéed mushrooms, rotisserie chicken and a light cream sauce. It's easy and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 large shallot or 2 small peeled and chopped fine
- 2 cups white button mushrooms cleaned, stems removed and sliced
- 2 cups mixed variety mushrooms cleaned and sliced
- ¾ cup broth low sodium chicken or vegetable
- ⅓ cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
- ¼ cup Pecorino Romano cheese grated
- ¼ cup chives chopped
- coarse salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions.
- Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan heat olive oil on med high heat. Add the shallots and cook until softened about 3-4 min.
- Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and cook until golden and soft, about 5 min.
- Add the broth and cream and stir to combine. Add a pinch more salt and some pepper. Turn off the heat.
- Drain pasta and add to the pan with mushrooms. Stir in the chicken, chives and cheese. Season to taste and serve.
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