Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is a quick, delicious and filling dinner – on the table in 20 minutes !

The recipe I am sharing today, is one of our favorite Chicken dishes, which we have at least twice or even three times a month.

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is perfect for a busy weeknight and if you are really pressed for time, pick up rotisserie chicken from the deli.

I grew up on rice, not pasta as much. My granny was an excellent cook and to have rice regularly never became boring as she had such great dishes to go with them.

On the other hand, I, feel more comfortable with Pasta dishes – cooking and experimenting with Pasta is what I really mean.

This is one of the simplest recipes, yet one that we enjoy most as I mentioned above.

Not too spicy, not complicated at all and you can even substitute the Portuguese Spice for something you rather prefer.

One can hardly ever go wrong when teaming up Mushrooms with Chicken and Pasta (unless you are allergic).

All the ingredients, and there are only 6, make a wonderful combination and both adults as well as kids love whenever I serve this dish.

From start to serving, this pasta dish will only take you up to 20 minutes.

Which makes it a fantastic recipe to have on hand for those crazy busy weeknights – or lazy weekends, for that matter!

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More Pasta recipes you might like:

• Amish Chicken Casserole
• Quick White Cheddar and Bacon Pasta
• Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Linda Nortje

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta is a quick, delicious and filling dinner - on the table in 20 minutes !

5 from 6 votes

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Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

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Servings 4 Servings

Calories 632 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 450 g Penne Pasta 1 pound
• 1 ½ TB Olive Oil extra-virgin
• 3 Chicken Fillets cubed into bite-sized pieces
• 2 TB Spicy Portuguese Chicken Spice
• 2 TB Unsalted Butter
• 250 g Mushrooms halved or quartered ( 8 oz )
• Parsley chopped, to serve (optional)

Instructions

 

• Cook the Pasta as per the instructions on the packet – drain and set aside
• Meanwhile, heat the Oil over medium heat in a wok or large skillet
• Season the Chicken Fillets with the Portuguese Spice – fry in the Oil until done – remove with a slotted spoon from the wok or pan and keep aside
• Add the Butter to the wok or skillet – saute the Mushrooms until tender and golden – add back the Chicken and gently stir in the cooked Pasta as well – heat through
• Sprinkle with Parsley (if using) and serve

Nutrition Facts

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

Amount per Serving

Calories

632

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

15.9

g

24

%

Saturated Fat

 

5.5

g

34

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

8.3

g

Cholesterol

 

64.3

mg

21

%

Carbohydrates

 

86.1

g

29

%

Fiber

 

4.4

g

18

%

Sugar

 

1.2

g

1

%

Protein

 

35.4

g

71

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Equipment Suggestions

Cuisinart 726-38H Chef's Classic Stainless 14-Inch Stir-Fry Pan with Helper Handle and Glass Cover

Lodge 14 Inch Cast Iron Wok. Pre-Seasoned Wok with Flattened Bottom for Asian Stir Fry and Sautees

Joyce Chen 22-9938, Pro Chef 14 Inch 10 Piece Excalibur Non-Stick Wok Set

Sprinkle with Parsley and serve with a side salad.

LINDA