Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Penne
with Parmesan Cheese
- Gluten
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
- Soy
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
You can never really go wrong with penne, especially when it is paired with some tasty ingredients, such as tender chicken chunks, meaty mushrooms, garlic paste, cream and Parmesan. Who would have thought it only took 6 ingredients to make a meal worth raving about!
Ingredients
1 packet
penne
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat; May be present: Eggs, Soy, Milk.)
1 packet
chicken breast
1 packet
sliced mushrooms
1 packet
garlic paste
1 packet
light cooking cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
Parmesan Cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
¼ tsp
salt
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Boil the kettle. Half-fill a large saucepan with boiling water and add a generous pinch of salt. • Add penne to the boiling water and cook, over a high heat, until ‘al dente’, 12 minutes. • Reserve some pasta water (1/3 cup for 2 people / 2/3 cup for 4 people). Drain penne, then return to saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil.
TIP: ʻAl dente’, pasta is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.
• Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. Season with salt and pepper. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When oil is hot, cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Return the frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. • Cook sliced mushrooms, until browned and softened, 6-8 minutes. • Add garlic paste and cook, stirring until fragrant, 1 minute. • Add light cooking cream, the salt and reserved pasta water. Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in cooked penne, chicken and half the Parmesan cheese, tossing well to combine. Season to taste.
• Divide creamy chicken and mushroom penne between bowls. • Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese to serve. Enjoy!
ELEVATE ME: If you’ve added extra ingredients to this recipe, roughly chop roasted almonds. Top pasta with basil pesto and almonds. Tear over parsley to serve.
Little cooks: Add the finishing touch by sprinkling over the cheese!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many found it tasty, though some felt it needed more seasoning. Adding pine nuts, parsley, or a splash of vinegar boosted flavour.
- Ease of prep: Quick and easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy nights or young cooks.
- Suggestions: Try adding bacon, chilli, or extra veggies for more depth. Some preferred chicken thighs over breast fillets.
- Portions: Generally good portion sizes, though a few found the pasta-to-chicken ratio high.
- Sauce: Some had trouble with sauce thickening or splitting. Reduce cream for a lighter finish.
