Creamy Garlic Chicken Mince and Mushroom Pasta
Lean minced chicken and savory sliced mushrooms tossed with penne in a velvety, garlic-infused Greek yogurt and cream sauce. Perfectly balanced, rich, and egg-free for an easy family dinner.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Claire + Lila
Claire created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Large pot · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Bring a large pot of salted water…
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Bring a large pot of salted water…
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, add 450g dry penne pasta (for 6 servings), and cook for 10 to 11 minutes until al dente.
Look for: al dente
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Scoop out 120ml (1/2 cup) of starchy…
Scoop out 120ml (1/2 cup) of starchy pasta water from the pot and set it aside, then drain the remaining pasta.
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Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a…
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 720g chicken mince to the skillet…
Add 720g chicken mince to the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Add 360g sliced cremini mushrooms and 6…
Add 360g sliced cremini mushrooms and 6 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the chicken.
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Cook over medium heat for 4 to…
Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms are soft and darkened and the garlic is fragrant.
Look for: the mushrooms are soft and darkened and the garlic is fragrant
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Pour in 300ml chicken broth to deglaze…
Pour in 300ml chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and simmer for 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Look for: slightly reduced
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, then stir in 300g Greek yogurt, 180ml heavy cream, and 90g grated parmesan cheese until smooth and heated through (do not boil).
Look for: smooth and heated through (do not boil)
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Toss the cooked penne pasta directly into…
Toss the cooked penne pasta directly into the sauce, adding a splash of the reserved pasta water as needed to create a glossy, clingy texture.
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Serve warm immediately into individual bowls
Serve warm immediately into individual bowls.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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