Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Garlicky, creamy chicken and fresh mushrooms are tossed with penne pasta and smoked ham in this easy main dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 841 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
• 6 ounces smoked ham, cubed
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Toss sliced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Add smashed garlic.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; flip chicken over and continue to cook until no longer pink in the centers, about 8 minutes more.

Step 4

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water.

Step 5

Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Saute mushrooms in the butter until all water is released, 7 to 10 minutes. Add ham and minced garlic; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Whisk in cream; add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Add chicken, pasta, and Parmesan and cook until thickened. Serve.