This Mushroom sun-dried tomato pasta recipe featuring juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes bursting with flavour, and vibrant spinach leaves. This super easy-to-make dish is packed with Tuscan flavours. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients for this Mushroom Sun-dried Tomato Pasta
- Penne pasta
- Chicken breasts – Tender and juicy, chicken brings protein to the pasta, creating a delicious and satisfying main component.
- Mushrooms – Earthy and savoury, mushrooms add depth and umami flavour to the pasta dish.
- Sun-dried tomatoes – Sun-dried tomatoes give the dish with vibrant Mediterranean flavours.
- Baby spinach leaves
- Garlic – Fragrant and aromatic garlic bring it all together.
- Parmesan cheese – Grated Parmesan cheese adds a nutty and salty richness to the pasta.
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
Take the Mushroom sun-dried tomato pasta to the next level!
- Fresh Herbs: Add a sprinkle of fresh basil or parsley right before serving for a burst of freshness.
- Toasted Pine Nuts: Toasted pine nuts add a nutty crunch that complements the other ingredients beautifully.
- Cream: For a creamier sauce, stir in a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half along with the pasta water.
- Chopped Olives: Kalamata or black olives can add a briny, salty kick to the dish.
- Artichoke Hearts: Canned or marinated artichoke hearts can add a tangy, tender bite to the pasta.
- Crumbled Feta Cheese: Sprinkle some crumbled feta cheese over the finished dish for a tangy and salty contrast.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Sliced roasted red peppers add sweetness and color to the pasta.
- Balsamic Glaze: Drizzle some balsamic glaze over the finished dish for a touch of sweetness and acidity.
Mushroom and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta with Chicken
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Mushroom and Sun-dried Tomato Pasta recipe, bursting with flavour and packed with Tuscan ingredients, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 320g Penne pasta
- 600g chicken breasts, sliced in thin strips
- 300g Mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 140g Baby spinach leaves
- 3 Cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
Prep:
- Get everything in its place as per ingredient list. Follow all the steps involved in organising and preparing ingredients before cooking, such as chopping, measuring, and assembling.
Pasta:
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.
Chicken and veggies:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Add ½ cup of reserved pasta water to deglaze the pan, scraping of all the brown bits.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach leaves. Cook until the spinach just wilts, about 1 minutes.
Assembly:
- Add the cooked penne pasta and little more of reserved pasta water to the skillet. Stir well to combine, allowing the pasta to soak up the flavours of the sauce. Add remaining reserved water if sauce is too thick.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the pasta. Toss once more to evenly distribute the cheese.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you like a bit of heat, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes over the pasta before serving.
Serve:
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Italian
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