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Stefano's creamy chicken & mushroom pasta: OT2023

Each serving contains approximately 475 kcal.
Each serving contains approximately 475 kcal.

The 2023 OT Food plan would not be completed without pasta dish from our 2022 Leader Stefano Sweetman, this dish is one of his and husband Gerard's favourites.

Ingredients

Serves 2

  • 1 lean bacon rasher
  • 2 skinless and boneless chicken fillets
  • 200g mushrooms
  • icken is sealed and lightly golden.

Method

  1. Tip in the mushrooms and then stir in the garlic and chill flakes. Continue to saute for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender. Fold in the cream cheese until evenly combined. Add the spinach, then cover with a lid and leave for 1 minute to wilt.
  2. Drain the penne in a colander in the sink, reserving half a teacup of the pasta water and return to the pan. Fold in the creamy chicken mixture, adding a little of the reserved pasta water if necessary to make a smooth creamy sauce.
  3. Divide the creamy chicken and mushroom pasta into bowls and add a good grinding of black pepper to serve.