Chicken Penne Pasta | Step Guide Penne Pasta Recipe | Chef Mangal's Kitchen | Delicious Pasta Recipe

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and provides a cheesy flavor.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: leg quarters

Tofu is plant-based and lower in fat, while leg quarters are more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

Boil water with salt and oil in a pot.

Add penne pasta to the boiling water and cook until ready.

Drain the pasta and rinse under cold running water, then set aside.

In a pan, add olive oil and butter, and heat until the butter melts.

Add diced onion to the pan and cook until it changes color.

Add minced garlic and cook for one minute.

Add seasoned diced chicken to the pan and cook until done, about 2 minutes on each side.

Pour in milk and heavy cream, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add mozzarella cheese and mix until melted.

Stir in sliced mushrooms and Italian spices, and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Add a small amount of cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Fold in the cooked penne pasta and mix well.

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