Best 9 Penne With Chicken And Spinach And Mushroom Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable penne with chicken, spinach, and mushroom recipe. This symphony of flavors features juicy chicken sautéed to perfection, tender spinach adding a vibrant green hue and earthy notes, and succulent mushrooms delivering a meaty texture. Tossed with flavorful penne pasta, this dish is a delightful balance of textures and tastes.

But that's not all! This article also offers a collection of other tantalizing recipes to satisfy your cravings. From the classic spaghetti Bolognese with its rich tomato sauce and succulent ground beef, to the creamy and cheesy baked macaroni and cheese, there's something for every palate. And for a taste of the Mediterranean, try the zesty lemon garlic shrimp pasta, bursting with citrusy brightness.

So, whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this article has something for everyone. Let's embark on a delicious journey and explore these delectable recipes together!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN & SPINACH SKILLET PASTA WITH LEMON & PARMESAN



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This one-pan pasta that combines lean chicken breast and sautéed spinach for a one-bowl meal is garlicky, lemony and best served with a little Parm on top. I call it "Mom's Skillet Pasta" and she called it "Devon's Favorite Pasta." Either way it's a quick and easy weeknight dinner we created together and scribbled on a little recipe card more than a decade ago, and it remains in my weekly dinner rotation to this day. It's a simple dinner the whole family will love.

Provided by Devon O'Brien

Categories     Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces gluten-free penne pasta or whole-wheat penne pasta
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, trimmed, if necessary, and cut into bite-size pieces
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup dry white wine
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
10 cups chopped fresh spinach
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in wine, lemon juice and zest; bring to a simmer.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in spinach and the cooked pasta.
  • Cover and let stand until the spinach is just wilted.
  • Divide among 4 plates and top each serving with 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 499.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHICKEN PENNE WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE



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In this recipe video, I make a Chicken Penne with Mushroom Cream Sauce. Now shockingly enough, I don't think a box of penne ever entered my parents house growing up. We had spaghetti noodles all time. Lasagna, sure. And maybe even the corkscrews, but penne was a just a bit too exotic. Fortunately, I've branched out over the years, and discovered the joy of these little tube shaped pastas. In this recipe, I make a cream sauce very similar to an alfredo sauce, that I flavor with deeply sauteed mushrooms that bring a early, almost meaty flavor to the dish. The chicken, combined with the cream bring more than enough substance to make this dish a real meal. For the full description and the list of ingredients, head over to the recipe page linked below, and I hope you enjoy it!

Provided by Dave Beaulieu

Categories     Main

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • The other day, my wife simply said of this dish "...this one's a winner". Despite growing up in a house that (to my memory at least) never saw a box of penne pasta, I've learned to love these short little tube shapes. Like all pastas, there are a ton of different ways you can prepare penne, and in this recipe video, I make a mushroom cream sauce (similar to an alfredo sauce) to pair with the pasta and a bit of chicken. The mushrooms give the sauce a nice earthy, meaty flavor, and the cream a richness, that carries the flavors into every bite. I like to cook the mushrooms until they are well-done, crispy on the outside and tender inside, which is the only thing that takes some time; you can still be eating in about 40 minutes. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Recipe overview and Keys to Success To make the best Chicken Penne with Mushroom Cream Sauce I think you need to know just a few things: Start checking the doneness of the pasta before the time on the box suggests - and the only real way to test it, is to taste it. Overcooked pasta tastes bad...don't do it. I really like to cook the mushrooms down for a good 15 - 20 minutes over medium high heat; until the water is just about all evaporated, and the mushrooms take on a slightly chewy texture. That really concentrates the flavor, and removes any trace of "sliminess" that I have heard some complain about. Add the baby spinach at the very last minute, after you take the pasta off the heat. There's going to be plenty of residual heat left in the pan to wilt the spinach, and you don't want it over cooked. Make sure to season as you go! RECIPE FOR CHICKEN PENNE WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE Ingredients (for 2) Third pound of penne pasta 1 pint of heavy cream 1 heaping cup of sliced mushrooms 1 heaping cup baby spinach 1 chicken breast 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese Making the Chicken Penne with Mushroom Cream Sauce Sear off the chicken breast until cooked through (you can easily cook the chicken hours ahead of time, or even use leftover chicken) Dice the chicken into inch by inch pieces In the same pan you cooked the chicken in (or a fresh pan if you cooked the chicken earlier) add enough olive oil to coat the pan, and sauté the sliced mushrooms (season them when you add them) over medium heat. Cook them until they are browned and the water is evaporated out. While the mushrooms cook, bring a pot of salted water to the boil. When the mushrooms are done, turn the heat off, and add the pasta to the boiling water (stir the pasta every few minutes) When the pasta is a few minutes from being cooked, turn the heat back on the mushrooms and add half the cream; allow it to come to a simmer and start reducing Drain the pasta, and add it to the cream sauce; stir to combine Add the chicken, and a couple tablespoons of parmesan cheese Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine Take a look at the amount of sauce; now is the time you can either thin it out, by adding more cream (or even water) or, if you need to thicken it, just let it continue to cook for a few minutes; the starch in the pasta and the heat will thicken it naturally Turn off the heat, and add the spinach; again toss to combine Give your creation a taste and adjust the seasoning if you need to Serve it up piled high in a pasta bowl, garnish with a bit of parmesan cheese and enjoy!! Wine Recommendation: With the earthly mushrooms in this dish, I'm going to recommend a Pinot Noir from Oregon/Washinton. Something light bodied, with a good amount of acid to cut through the cream sauce.

PENNE WITH CHICKEN AND SPINACH AND MUSHROOM



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A creamy pasta, made with a light evaporated milk. Of course I think you could add or remove any vegetable you like to this.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

350 g penne pasta
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
250 g skinless chicken breast fillet, sliced
1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
375 ml light & creamy evaporated milk
1 tablespoon cornflour
1 teaspoon French mustard
2 spring onions, finely chopped
3 cups baby spinach leaves
1/2 red capsicum, sliced finely
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions on packet, drain, keep warm.
  • Heat oil in pan, add onion and garlic, cook 1 minute. Add the chicken and mushrooms, cook 2 minutes, or until cooked through. Add the capsicum tp pan.
  • Combine evaporated milk, cornflour, and mustard, and add to chicken mix bring pan to boil, then simmer 1 minute.Remove from heat and while still hot stir in the spinach leaves, and spring onions, stir so as spinach wilts through a little.
  • Serve over pasta, sprinkle with cheese, top with pinenuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.1, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 31.2, Sodium 169, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 11.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.1

CREAMY CHICKEN, MUSHROOM, AND SPINACH PASTA



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Use your stovetop to prepare a quick and tasty meal for a weeknight, or for guests! Use one pot for the pasta and one pot for the chicken, veggies and sauce, then combine in a pretty pasta bowl or on a platter.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken tenders, patted dry
salt and ground black pepper to taste
24 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
3 cups chicken broth
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ cup heavy cream
2 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons coarsely grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving bowl or a deep platter.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Season tenders with salt and pepper, place in the hot oil, and cook until lightly brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until light brown, an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  • Add mushrooms and onion to the hot skillet and cook until onion is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and mustard, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5 minutes. Return chicken tenders to skillet and submerge them in the broth mixture. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken and place on top of the cooked pasta.
  • Continue to cook the sauce until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in cream. Add spinach stir until slightly wilted, about 1 minute. Pour sauce over chicken and pasta. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 610.3 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

PENNE WITH CHICKEN, WILD MUSHROOMS AND PEAS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-ounce dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup hot water
1 pound penne pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 leek, rinsed well and chopped
1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
1 heaping cup cooked chicken
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt
Ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Soak dried porcini mushrooms in hot water for 15 minutes, until soft.
  • Cook penne according to package directions.
  • While penne is cooking, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook for 2 minutes, or until soft. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes, until mushrooms soften. Strain porcini mushrooms through a sieve, reserving soaking liquid. Chop porcini mushrooms and add to skillet. Add chicken and tarragon and cook 1 minute, until tarragon is fragrant.
  • Add reserved mushroom soaking liquid and 1 cup of the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, for 5 minutes. In a small bowl, using a whisk, dissolve cornstarch in remaining 1/4 cup chicken broth and add to the pan with the peas. Simmer 2 minutes until it reaches a full boil, and the sauce thickens. Stir in cooked penne and cook 1 minute to heat through. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

CREAMY SPINACH & MUSHROOM PENNE



Creamy spinach & mushroom penne image

Make a speedy, nutritious pasta supper with garlicky mushrooms and spinach. Cashew nuts and dried mushrooms create a deliciously creamy yet light sauce

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

175g wholemeal penne
50g unroasted, unsalted cashews
10g dried porcini mushrooms
1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
120g chestnut mushrooms, halved if large, thinly sliced
2 large garlic cloves, finely grated
200g baby spinach

Steps:

  • Cook the penne following pack instructions and put the kettle on to boil. Meanwhile, put the cashews and dried mushrooms in a medium heatproof bowl along with the bouillon powder, and pour over 200ml boiling water from the kettle. Leave to soak for 5 mins. After this time, blitz the mixture with a hand blender until smooth and creamy.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat and fry the fresh mushrooms and garlic for a couple of minutes until just starting to soften. Add the spinach and continue to cook, stirring frequently until the spinach has wilted. Drain the pasta, reserving a little of the cooking water. Tip the pasta into the pan with the mushroom mixture, season with plenty of black pepper and toss everything together well. Remove from the heat and stir through the creamy mushroom sauce, adding a drop of the reserved cooking water if needed to loosen. Serve straightaway.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 53 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 11 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

PENNE WITH SPINACH AND CHICKEN



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Categories     Cheese     Chicken     Pasta     Appetizer     Sauté     Spinach     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary
2 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices
2 10-ounce packages ready-to-use spinach leaves
12 ounces penne pasta, freshly cooked, 1/2 cup cooking liquid reserved
1 2/3 cups grated Parmesan cheese (about 5 ounces)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, lemon peel and rosemary. Sauté until onion softens, about 7 minutes. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add half of spinach and toss until beginning to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add remaining spinach and toss until all spinach is wilted but still bright green, about 3 minutes longer. Mix in pasta, then 2/3 cup cheese. Moisten with reserved pasta cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls if mixture is dry. Season with salt and pepper. Serve, passing remaining 1 cup cheese separately.

CREAMY ONE-POT PASTA WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS



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Cooking pasta the way you would make risotto may sound new and hip. But it's at least old enough to have been demonstrated to me in Rome in 1976, and I imagine as old as pasta itself. In this method, the liquid is minimized: there's no need for a gallon per pound of pasta. The liquid is added gradually to the pasta, which absorbs it completely and thereby retains its starch. This makes the pasta creamy and rich; it also gains the flavor of the stock. You can use pretty much any pasta shape you like, but timing will vary depending on size. This approach may seem like more work than making pasta in the ordinary way. But as the making of the "sauce" is integrated into the pasta-cooking, it really becomes a one-dish meal - as interesting as risotto, and even a bit quicker. Here is a combination of gemelli with mushrooms and chicken to get you started.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil, more as needed
1 shallot or small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups crimini, shiitake or button mushrooms, cleaned, trimmed and sliced
1/2 pound cut pasta like gemelli or penne, or long pasta broken into bits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine or water
3 to 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 boneless chicken thighs, diced
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Freshly grated Parmesan, optional

Steps:

  • Put 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When hot, add shallot, garlic and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften and begin to brown on edges, about 10 minutes. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little salt and pepper, then wine. Stir and let liquid bubble away.
  • Ladle stock into skillet 1/2 cup or so at a time, stirring after each addition and every minute or so. When liquid is just about evaporated, add more. Mixture should be neither soupy nor dry. Keep heat at medium and stir frequently.
  • Begin tasting pasta 10 minutes after you add it; you want it to be tender but with a tiny bit of crunch. When pasta is about 3 to 4 minutes away from being done, add chicken and stir to combine. Continue to cook until chicken is done - it will be white on inside when cut - and pasta is how you like it. Taste, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley and Parmesan if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 999 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PENNE WITH MUSHROOM RAGOUT AND SPINACH



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​​Mushrooms and spinach together is always a match made in heaven. I use a mix of wild and regular white or cremini mushrooms for this, but don't hesitate to make it if regular mushrooms are all that is available.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, pastas, main course

Time 1h

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 ounce (about 1/2 cup) dried porcini mushrooms
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 medium onion or 2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound mixed regular and wild mushrooms or 1 pound regular white or cremini mushrooms, trimmed and cut in thick slices (or torn into smaller pieces, depending on the type of mushroom)
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fruity red wine, such as a Côtes du Rhone or Côtes du Luberon
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or a combination of thyme and rosemary
6 ounces baby spinach or 12 ounces bunch spinach (1 bunch), stemmed and thoroughly cleaned
3/4 pound penne
Freshly grated Parmesan to taste

Steps:

  • Place the dried mushrooms in a Pyrex measuring cup and pour on 2 cups boiling water. Let soak 30 minutes, while you prepare the other ingredients. Place a strainer over a bowl, line it with cheesecloth or paper towels, and drain the mushrooms. Squeeze the mushrooms over the strainer to extract all the flavorful juices. Then rinse the mushrooms, away from the bowl with the soaking liquid, until they are free of sand. Squeeze dry and set aside. If very large, chop coarsely. Measure out 1 cup of the soaking liquid and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy, nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the onion or shallots. Cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn up the heat to medium-high and add the fresh mushrooms. Cook, stirring often, until they begin to soften and sweat, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt to taste, stir together for about 30 seconds, then add the reconstituted dried mushrooms and the wine and turn the heat to high. Cook, stirring, until the liquid boils down and glazes the mushrooms. Add the herbs and the mushroom soaking liquid. Bring to a simmer, add salt to taste, and cook over medium-high heat, stirring often, until the mushrooms are thoroughly tender and fragrant. Turn off the heat, stir in some freshly ground pepper, taste and adjust salt.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 20 seconds only. Remove with a skimmer and transfer to the ice water, then drain and squeeze out water. Chop coarsely and add to the mushrooms. Reheat gently over low heat.
  • Bring the water back to a boil and cook the pasta al dente following the timing suggestions on the package. If there is not much broth in the pan with the mushrooms and spinach, add a ladleful of pasta water. Drain the pasta, toss with the mushrooms and spinach, add Parmesan to taste, and serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 442, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 641 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the kitchen.
  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will always taste better than frozen or canned ingredients. If possible, try to use organic ingredients as well.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking chicken, mushrooms, or spinach, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the ingredients from cooking evenly.
  • Season your food: Be generous with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices and herbs to taste.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is a delicate protein, so it's important to not overcook it. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.

Conclusion:

Penne with chicken, spinach, and mushrooms is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the spinach is wilted and tender, and the mushrooms add a savory umami flavor. This dish is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. Serve with a side of crusty bread or a salad.

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