Penne Pasta With Chicken And Mushrooms

Ingredients

• •4 oz penne rigate
• •½ lb chicken breast
• •5 mushrooms
• •2 tbsp olive oil
• •2 tbsp blue cheese
• •3 tbsp pesto sauce
• •½ cup heavy cream
• •½ tsp salt
• •¼ tsp black pepper
• •2 tbsp parmesan cheese
• •basil leaves

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Boil pasta in salted water according to directions on the package.
2. 2In a large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat.
3. 3Cut chicken into small pieces, season with salt and pepper.
4. 4Cook in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until the outside appears cooked.
5. 5Add mushrooms.
6. 6Cook for another 4-5 minutes, so they release water.
7. 7Add pesto sauce.
8. 8Stir until evenly distributed.
9. 9Continue cooking for another 2 minutes on medium.
10. 10Add heavy cream, stir.
11. 11Add blue cheese.
12. 12Reduce heat to medium-low.
13. 13Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently. The sauce should thicken and get creamy.
14. 14Add cooked and drained pasta to the sauce.
15. 15Stir to evenly distribute the sauce.
16. 16Serve with shredded parmesan cheese on top.