Name: Barilla Medium Shells Pasta with Mushroom, Cajun Chicken and Basil
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 box Barilla Medium Shells/Conchiglie pasta; 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced small; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 3 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced; 1 1/2 cups portobello mushrooms, diced; 1 tsp thyme, chopped; 1 tsp oregano, chopped; 1 1/2 cups Heavy cream; 1 cup chicken stock; 3/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated; 3/4 cup balsamic glaze; 1/4 cup micro basil; To taste Salt and black pepper

Barilla Medium Shells Pasta with Mushroom, Cajun Chicken and Basil

35 minutes

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Packed with fragrant spices and herbs, this recipe pairs beautifully with al dente Barilla Medium Shells pasta. Each pasta shell cradles the flavours of well-seasoned chicken and creamy mushroom sauce, elevated by the balsamic glaze and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Whether you're cooking for family, entertaining guests or meal prepping for the week, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy!

Ingredients

8 servings

1 boxBarilla Medium Shells/Conchiglie pasta

5 tbspextra virgin olive oil, divided

1 lbboneless skinless chicken thighs, diced small

2 clovesgarlic, minced

1 tbspCajun seasoning

2 tbspunsalted butter

3 cupsshiitake mushrooms, sliced

3 cupscremini mushrooms, sliced

1 1/2 cupsportobello mushrooms, diced

1 tspthyme, chopped

1 tsporegano, chopped

1 1/2 cupsHeavy cream

1 cupchicken stock

3/4 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

3/4 cupbalsamic glaze

1/4 cupmicro basil

To tasteSalt and black pepper

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a large bowl add chicken, 1 tbsp olive oil, garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Allow chicken to marinate, refrigerated 30 minutes to overnight.

Step 2

Place a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tbsp oil. Cook chicken approximately 4 minutes or until chicken starts to brown.

Step 3

Add the rest of olive oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the mushrooms, cooking them for 1-2 minutes before adding the thyme and oregano.

Step 4

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until mushrooms begin to brown. Add heavy cream and chicken stock. Mix and cook for an additional minute.

Step 5

When the water boils, cook Barilla Medium Shells pasta 1 minute less than the package directions, drain and mix with mushroom sauce.

Step 6

Remove from heat, add cheese, and adjust seasoning.

Step 7

Top Barilla Medium Shells pasta with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and pinch of micro basil.

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Conchiglie | Medium Shells

With a shape that resembles a seashell, it is easy to see how the locals in the seaside communities of Naples and Genoa got their inspiration for the creation of Medium Shells, or Conchiglie. Its graceful, concave shape is covered in ridges. Plus, this pasta cut's ability to hold sauces and fillings makes it a versatile choice for pasta salads, casseroles, and soups, adding texture and flavour to every bite.

Shape

Short en-ca

Cook time

8 minutes

Pack size

410 g (5 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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