Heavenly Pasta Da Vinci-Inspired Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta
A comforting homemade version of the classic Pasta Da Vinci, featuring chicken, mushrooms, and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup chopped red onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 cup sliced baby bella or cremini mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1/2 cup Madeira wine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot with a pinch of salt and cook the penne pasta until al dente (about 8-10 minutes), then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet and pan-fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat and add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and mushrooms, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for a minute, then pour in the Madeira wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring until combined and simmering for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and return the chicken to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- Gently add the cooked pasta, tossing to coat in the sauce and warm everything together for another minute.
- Garnish with parsley and extra cheese if desired, then serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly minced garlic and avoid overcooking the pasta for the best results. You can customize the recipe with different vegetables or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
