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One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas

October 17, 2016 By Kathryn

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Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, one-pot complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!

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Hiya friends! I hope you had a great weekend!

We did birthday party extravaganza on Saturday and watched some football and made it over to the pumpkin patch yesterday afternoon for hay rides and a farm tour. It’s been a fun fall tradition ever since M was 6 months old. This year, too, J was really into it. He’s ALL about the animals and anything farm-related, so it was a perfect trip. 

pumpkin-patch-trip

But I’m guessing you’re more interested in that there big ole pot of pasta goodness. 😉

As we get further into the fall craziness, with holiday season on its heels, I’m bringing you a quick and easy dinner recipe today. (Though, yes, I bring you quick + easy recipes most days!)

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is simple enough for a weeknight dinner but lovely enough for company — and it can definitely serve a crowd!

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!

In fact, I made it during a family beach trip this past spring. It was an easy one to pick up ingredients for when we were away from home and staying at a condo that didn’t have anything. And everyone — and I mean, everyone — went back for seconds.

It may be because it’s so creamy with 3, count ‘em, THREE cheeses!

And although that sounds pretty decadent, it’s overall a really light and healthy dinner. Oh, and easy, too. Always a win in my book!

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!

You know I love my one-pot pastas, right? Almost as much as I love my huge purple pot. Had to be purple. I’m a purple girl through and through. 💜💜💜

I’ve shared my one-pot vegetarian spaghetti with you already and in case you missed it, I have a one-pot pasta with sausage and broccoli that I shared over on my friend Shawn’s I Wash, You Dry blog.

And today I’m bringing you another one-pot pasta favorite.

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas

A few substitution notes for this one-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta:

  • This recipe calls for cooked chicken. I’ve used chicken that I did in the slow cooker and shredded and I’ve also used leftover roast chicken. You could use a store-bought rotisserie chicken as well.
  • You can omit peas if you’re not a fan. I’ve done that before for a crowd and just served this with some roasted asparagus or steamed broccoli.
  • You can also omit the mushrooms if you’d prefer. I think they add some heartiness and creaminess to the dish, but it’s still great without it.
  • Like it spicy? Add 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes when you add the garlic and give it a kick.

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!

I hope you try this out for an easy, healthy, family-friendly meal.

Enjoy and have a great week!

~ Kathryn

P.S. Check out my new VIDEO to see how easy this recipe is!

 

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas

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Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 25 minutes Total Time 35 minutes
Serves 6-8 servings     adjust servings

Creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is a quick and easy, one-pot dinner!

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (1 lb.) box whole wheat penne pasta
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 oz. plain cream cheese (I use 1/3 reduced fat)
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 (10 oz.) bag frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (see notes)
  • For serving: 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped and shredded Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms and saute for 7-8 minutes, until onions are tender and the mushrooms have released most of their liquid.
  2. Add garlic, salt and pepper and saute for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add pasta and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 8-10 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the pasta is nearly cooked. I lift the lid and stir it once or twice during the cooking time so the pasta gets moved around and can cook evenly.
  5. Add cream cheese and mozzarella cheese and stir until melted and well combined. You can add an extra splash of chicken broth if needed to get everything to mix well.
  6. Add thawed peas and shredded chicken and stir to combine. Turn off heat, cover and let sit for a few minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  8. Serve with fresh chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese (if using).

Recipe Notes

You can use chicken that’s been cooked and shredded in the slow cooker or poached on the stove or use a store-bought rotisserie chicken.
I place my frozen peas in a colander and run them under cold water for a minute or two to thaw them quickly.
I’ve also made this recipe with gluten-free penne pasta and it turned out great.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per ServingAs Served
Calories 610kcal Calories from fat 239
% Daily Value
Total Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 89mg30%
Sodium 630mg26%
Carbohydrate 60g20%
Dietary Fiber 11g44%
Sugars 7g
Protein 34g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

Calories2000
Total FatLess than65g
Sat FatLess than25g
CholesterolLess than300mg
SodiumLess than2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate300g
Dietary Fiber25g

One-pot creamy chicken and mushroom pasta with peas is an easy, complete dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes!

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Comments

  1. Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says

    October 17, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    Sounds like you guys had a great weekend and your kids are just adorable!! Sweet pics!
    Love one pot meals and then 3 types of cheese? You really can’t go wrong, can ya? The peas are a lovely addition for freshness and colour. I would definitely go back for seconds of this one too 😉
    Have a great week! xo

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 18, 2016 at 2:55 PM

      Thanks so much Dawn!! XO

      Reply
  2. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    Sounds like you guys had an AMAZING weekend! Your children are so adorable, girlfriend!! I am LOOOOVING this pasta!! Barilla is the bomb and so are one pot pasta wonders! This looks super creamy and ultimately delicious! But anything with THREE cheeses makes my heart sing! SO YUM! Cheers, Kathryn! xo

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM

      Thanks so much Cheyanne! Hope you have a great week! XO

      Reply
  3. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    October 17, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    All about those creamy one-pot pasta dishes right now! Perfect comfort!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 18, 2016 at 2:56 PM

      Yes, exactly!! Thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
  4. Farrah says

    October 17, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    I haven’t made pasta in a while, but this sounds awesome, and yay for less cleanup! :D!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      October 18, 2016 at 2:57 PM

      Agreed Farrah! One-pot pastas make it SO easy – both to cook and to clean 😉

      Reply
  5. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    December 21, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    This dish looks so creamy and delicious!! Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 22, 2017 at 10:16 AM

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Richa Gupta says

    December 22, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    My kind of pasta, love it!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 22, 2017 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks Richa!

      Reply
  7. Erin Clarkson says

    December 22, 2017 at 10:39 PM

    I am all about one pot dinners!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      December 25, 2017 at 3:02 PM

      Me too Erin! They are so great for busy weeknights!

      Reply
  8. Lindsey says

    September 20, 2018 at 8:20 PM

    I have a two year old who LOVES mushrooms and this meal was a hit for the whole family! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      September 22, 2018 at 3:05 PM

      Oh I’m so happy to hear you all loved it Lindsey! Thanks so much for sharing!

      Reply

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