Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
Description
Garlicky, creamy chicken and fresh mushrooms are tossed with penne pasta and smoked ham in this easy main dish.
Ingredients
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2 (8 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, smashed
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 (8 ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms
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6 ounces smoked ham, cubed
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Toss sliced chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a baking dish. Add smashed garlic.
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.
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.
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.