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Creamy Parmesan, Mushroom & Chicken Past




Source of Recipe


evilshenanigans






Recipe Introduction


Adapted from Cooking Light. Serve warm, with a salad or garlic bread.





List of Ingredients



• For the chicken:
  
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  
• 1 teaspoon oregano
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• For the pasta:
  
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
  
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon flour
  
• 1 1/3 cups whole milk at room temperature
  
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  
• Fresh cracked black pepper
  
• Pinch of fresh grated nutmeg
  
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese at room temperature
  
• 6 ounces fresh grated parmesan cheese
  
• 8 ounces rigatoni pasta
  






Instructions



1. Heat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
   
2. In a small bowl combine the oregano, salt, paprika, red pepper, thyme, and olive oil. Stir well. Put the chicken breasts on the prepared sheet pan and brush the mixture onto both sides.
   
3. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reads 160 F. Once cooked remove from the oven and tent with foil until ready to slice.
   
4. Boil the pasta according to the package directions.
   
5. While the pasta cooks heat the two teaspoons of olive oil in a heavy bottom pot. Saute the mushrooms and onion over medium heat until soft, about five minutes. Add the garlic and cook for thirty seconds.
   
6. Add in the flour and stir to moisten, then pour in the milk and whisk to combine. Cook the mixture until it thickens, about ten minutes. Once it has thickened season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
   
7. Reduce the heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese until incorporated. Add the parmesan and whisk until it is incorporated.
   
8. Toss in the cooked pasta and mix gently to coat. Slice the chicken breast and toss into the pasta.
   






Final Comments


Serves 4