Creamy Kale and Mushroom Chicken Pasta

Creamy Kale and Mushroom Chicken Pasta

http://iowagirleats.com/2013/04/11/creamy-kale-mushroom-chicken-pasta/

Ingredients

  • 8oz farfelle pasta, or other short-cut pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 shallot, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 8oz sliced button mushrooms
  • 6 cups chopped kale
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 – 3/4 cup chicken broth, divided
  • 4oz mascarpone cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain then set aside.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper then add to skillet and cook until no longer pink in the center. Remove to a plate then set aside.
  3. Heat remaining teaspoon oil in skillet then add shallots and saute until they begin to turn golden brown, 1 minute. Add butter and melt then add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and saute until mushrooms begin to turn golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add kale and garlic then saute until kale begins to wilt, 1 minute.
  4. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth to skillet then place a lid on top and steam until kale is tender, 3-4 minutes. When tender, add mascarpone cheese and enough chicken broth to make a sauce then stir until smooth. Stir in cooked pasta and chicken then taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.
http://www.knowyourfarms.com/creamy-kale-mushroom-chicken-pasta/