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Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta

August 11, 2011 by Shelby 15 Comments

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Is there anything better than a cheesy pasta? I don’t think so! I love this Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta dish. It is quick and easy to put together full of creamy cheese flavor with that toothsome pasta bite!

Sometimes, when a person is sick, all they want is some comfort.  In our busy, busy world, comfort can be hard to find when you want it.  I’ve been sick most of the week.  I’m not sure if it is allergy or cold that got me down but it got me down.  I suffered through the afternoon on Wednesday at work and this morning when I was up at 3:30 and on the couch yet again I knew that I would go into work, do what had to be done, then go home.  That I did, and I ended up getting a good 4 more hours of much needed sleep.

I woke up around 4 in the afternoon and decided that I needed some food.  Some comfort food.  I actually felt good enough to dirty the dishes and eat the food, but when it come to clean up it was a little harder.  I garnered help from Grumpy, to do the clean up, and will be headed right straight back to bed soon!Cheesy Chicken Penne Pasta

The recipe I made for dinner was one that I came across while browsing one of the foodie sites one day.  The pasta looked so appetizing I had to visit the blog it came from.  Immediately I knew I found someone who knew just how I felt.  The title of her post was “Comforting“.  I had never seen Tasty Trials before, but you can bet I will be going back to read more of her blog.

I had to do a slight spin on her recipe because of course, I was home and sick and was not about to go to the store.  Instead of sausage I used chicken I had thawed out.  Instead of feta I went with a mild cheddar.  I also used frozen mushroom and peas.  It was exactly what I needed.  Some good, old fashioned comfort.

Cheesy Penne Chicken Pasta
Author: Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 25 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta, cooked until al dente
  • 6 cooked chicken tenderloins (I cooked mine in a pam sprayed pan with some salt and pepper), chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 large clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth (I use better than bouillon)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
  • 2 ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon butter, sliced very thin
Instructions
  1. oz whole wheat penne pasta, cooked until al dente
  2. cooked chicken tenderloins (I cooked mine in a pam sprayed pan with some salt and pepper), chopped
  3. Tablespoon olive oil
  4. shallot, chopped
  5. large clove garlic, chopped
  6. cup vegetable broth (I use better than bouillon)
  7. /4 cup heavy cream
  8. ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
  9. ounces mild cheddar cheese, shredded
  10. tablespoon seasoned breadcrumbs
  11. teaspoon butter, sliced very thin
  12. Cook pasta according to package until al dente.  Set aside.  While pasta is cooking, cook chicken tenderloins, let cool slightly and then chop into pieces.  Set aside.
  13. Cook shallot in olive oil until soft.  Add garlic and saute a few minutes more.  Add vegetable broth, bring to boil.  Reduce heat to simmer and let broth reduce for about 5 minutes.  Add heavy cream, bring back to simmer and reduce for 5 minutes more.  Add cheese and stir until well blended.  Mix pasta, peas, chicken, and sauce and place in a baking dish.  Top with breadcrumbs and butter.  Bake for 25-30 minutes.  Sit back and enjoy your comfort.
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Comments

  1. Kathleen says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:49 am

    This looks amazing. I can't wait to make it for my baby boy!

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  2. Deeba PAB says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:52 am

    Sorry you were unwell Shelby. This does sound like a true comfort dish. Nothing like a creamy pasta to boost the spirits!

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  3. Coleen says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:53 am

    I love comfort food anytime…sick, not sick, happy, sad..anytime. This looks fantastic. I can't believe you are that sick and still cooking. Not me!! If I'm that sick, we have cereal!! I sure hope you are feeling better.

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  4. Linda says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:01 am

    I hope you are feeling much better!

    This looks so creamy and, well, comforting. 🙂 I'm shocked you had heavy cream in your fridge. :O

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  5. Simona says

    August 12, 2011 at 6:39 am

    I hope you are feeling better now. You certainly prepared a nice pasta dish and I am not surprised it was comforting. Reading your post make me think about the last time I was really sick: I also managed to get up and prepare what I needed at that time to comfort me. Thank you so much for contributing this to Presto Pasta Nights.

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  6. Shelby says

    August 12, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Linda, it was what I bought when I wanted to make that peanut butter caramel sauce….and fortunately it hadn't expired or gone bad on me yet!

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  7. bellini says

    August 12, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Something similar, only with smoked Gruyere, used to be on the menu at a local restaurant. I was sad when they took it off and added so many Tex Mex recipes.

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  8. Fallon says

    August 12, 2011 at 11:20 am

    Sounds so good!I always stay away from cream based sauces because of them adding more calories.. but this just looks like it would be worth it!

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  9. Patsyk says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Those photos definitely say "comfort food" to me! I always crave some cheesey pasta goodness when I'm feeling the way you have been this week. Definitely a fabulous dish!

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  10. Pegasuslegend says

    August 12, 2011 at 1:33 pm

    Wow does this ever look great!

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  11. Ruth Daniels says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:17 pm

    It definitely does sound like perfect comfort food. I do hope it did the trick and cured you. Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.

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  12. Mads says

    August 12, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Pasta is my #1 comfort food when I'm feeling sick. It doesn't do harm to my tummy, it takes 10 minutes, and it is delicious.
    This looks especially good.
    Feel better!

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  13. Inspired by eRecipeCards says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:19 am

    DELICIOUS. I love the idea of using cauliflower as the base for this. Terrific recipe

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  14. Inspired by eRecipeCards says

    August 13, 2011 at 1:22 am

    Just started eating my whole wheat pasta. I love the look of peas in the pasta. Makes it much more appealing

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  15. Karen says

    August 13, 2011 at 3:32 am

    Shelby,
    Thanks for much for the kind words! It's always so nice to hear when someone makes a dish, and I'm so glad you liked it (the chicken sounds like a great alternative!). I hope you're feeling better and can enjoy the weekend!

    Reply

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