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Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

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

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta ~ Chicken Pastas are always a winner for a quick, yet delicious weeknight dinner ! Get this dish on the table in 20 minutes - start to finish !

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.

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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.

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta ~ Chicken Pastas are always a winner for a quick, yet delicious weeknight dinner ! Get this dish on the table in 20 minutes - start to finish !

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!

Spicy Chicken and Mushroom Pasta

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Spicy Chicken and Mushroom 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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 632 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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.

Sprinkle with Parsley and serve with a side salad.

LINDA

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Dee M

Tuesday 17th of February 2015

I love chickpeas, and this dish sounds wonderful. We had a lot of rice growing up too, but my husband now hates it. He'd love the pasta, though. Thanks for sharing! :)

elaine @cookinandcraftin.com

Thursday 12th of February 2015

This is right up my alley!! Spicy...pasta...with mushrooms!! Where can you get that spice?? what is in it?

Linda Nortje

Friday 13th of February 2015

Ours are on the same shelf as the other chicken and meat spices in the spices aisle, Elaine. It is a lot like chicken spice, just a bit spicier with a bite.

Danielle Salinas

Wednesday 11th of February 2015

Yum love mushroom pastas! What's Portuguese chicken spice? Is it spicy? I'll have to look for it.

Linda Nortje

Friday 13th of February 2015

Danielle, yes it is spicy but not too much. You should be able to find it {or something similar} in the spices aisle :-)

Love Keil

Tuesday 10th of February 2015

yumm! My daughters favorite dish!

Angie Mattingly

Tuesday 10th of February 2015

This looks delicious. My family enjoys pasta dishes, particularly if they are spicy. I will give this one a try.

Thank you for the great post!

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