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A skillet of Creamy Pasta Milano with bowtie pasta, chicken, mushrooms, and fresh basil

Pasta Milano

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bowtie pasta
  • 2 boneless , skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced white mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sun -dried tomatoes, julienned
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the bowtie pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and sauté until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper.
  • Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss thoroughly to coat everything in the sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh basil before serving.