Tomato Chicken Penne

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
"I love how fast this creamy dish is to prepare," says Glencoe, Minnesota's Cynthia Ettel. "My whole family enjoys it. Substitute shrimp, sausage or even sliced pepperoni for the chicken."

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine or chicken broth
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
  • 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (4-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in wine or broth; cook for 1 minute. Drain pasta and add to the skillet. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through and slightly thickened.
"I love how fast this creamy dish is to prepare," says Glencoe, Minnesota's Cynthia Ettel. "My whole family enjoys it. Substitute shrimp, sausage or even sliced pepperoni for the chicken."
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