Chicken and Mushroom Penne

  • 1 lb mixed mushrooms, sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 1 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 lb fontina cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup parmesan, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, minced
  • 1/2 tsp dry thyme
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/2 lb uncooked penne
  • 2 chicken breasts, sliced
  1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet with the butter.  Saute the mushrooms for 5 minutes.
  2. Cook the penne in salted boiling water.
  3. Add the shallot to the mushrooms and cook a further 5 minutes.  Stir in the stock and bring to a boil.
  4. Season the chicken strips and saute them in 1 tbsp of olive oil.  Set them aside.
  5. Stir in the cheeses until melted.  Add the basil, thyme, and salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce.  Top with the chicken strips.
  7. Serve.

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