Pretty Penne

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 13
Delicious Creamy Pretty Penne Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into small cubes or strips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon soya sauce
8 ounces button mushrooms , sliced
1 red pepper , deseeded and diced ( the mild kind not the hot kind )
1 green pepper , deseeded and diced
6 green onions , chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese , grated
1/2 teaspoon black pepper ( or to taste )
1 lb penne

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
569
Sugar
5g
Fat
24g
Pretty penne is a simple and satisfying pasta dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. This dish offers the ultimate comfort food with creamy and cheesy pasta along with tender chicken, mushrooms, peppers, and onions. Creamy penne pasta can be customized to your preference and is an easy way to incorporate some protein and veggies into your meal. Your family will love this easy dish as it is one of the delicious and creamy make-ahead meals that you can ever have.

Instructions

1.Cook the penne in a large pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2.In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
3.Add the mushrooms and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
4.Add the peppers and green onion and cook for another 2 minutes.
5.Mix in the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, milk, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
6.Add the cooked penne to the skillet and toss until the pasta is coated in the sauce.
7.Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top of the pasta and cover with a lid. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.

PROS

This creamy penne pasta is a comfort food classic, perfect for a cozy night in with family or friends.

The combination of chicken, mushrooms, and peppers is both hearty and flavorful.

This dish is easy to make and can be prepared in just 30 minutes.

CONS

This pasta contains high amounts of saturated fat from the cream and cheese.

It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat.
The chicken in this recipe is a great source of lean protein, while the mushrooms and peppers provide a variety of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C and potassium.

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