Creamy Chicken and Pasta

Name: Creamy Chicken and Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked penne pasta; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 cup sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; Shredded Parmesan cheese

Rich, creamy and laced with wine, this chicken-and-pasta main dish is a favorite with Elaine Moser’s family in Spokane, Washington. Who’d guess it’s so quick and easy? COOKING CAPERS. Capers are the small, green flower buds of a bush that grows all over the Mediterranean area. Pickled in wine, vinegar or brine, capers lend a salty, lemony flavor to sauces, salads, veggies and main dishes. They can be found on grocery store shelves with olives and pickles.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked penne pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced green onions
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add wine or broth and garlic. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
Drain pasta. Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 431 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Originally published as Chicken with Pasta and Wine Sauce in Simple & Delicious March/April 2006

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katlaydee3

Sep 3, 2017

Really good for a simple dinner with just garlic bread on the side. I made this exactly as written except for leaving out the mushrooms because I don't like them.
Summersh

Nov 12, 2016

Loved it. Didn't use the capers and added mushrooms and broccoli. Was very good.
dptvnews

Oct 28, 2015

I rarely comment on recipes but I had to this time. The capers completely ruined this for me! Unless you know for sure that you LOVE them....dont do it! I made it a second time because I had all the stuff....and it was delish. I threw in a few handfuls of dried cranberries and pumpkin pie spice and it was amazing!
koketsom

Jun 16, 2015

The best pasta i ever made
mbdumee

Apr 19, 2015

Great recipe! I added peas and carrots to make it more kid friendly.
chingwen

Jan 21, 2015

"Delicious!" said by my daughter and husband. Very simple and awesome recipe! Must try!
Adnankhan

Jan 15, 2015

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mcfchris

Dec 1, 2014

This recipe was the best pasta dish I've ever made and I've made a lot over the years. I embellished a little and garnished with a few finely chopped chives, delicious.
ahboik

Apr 25, 2014

Excellent flavor!!! I used shrimp instead of chix. Will try using chix next time. Would've liked more sauce for the pasta
Uglyqueen

Apr 4, 2014

Very tasty pasta dish! I'm glad I doubled the recipe because everybody wanted seconds!!