Creamy Kale & Mushroom Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 8oz farfalle 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.
3. 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.
4. Heat remaining teaspoon oil in skillet then add shallots and sauté until they begin to turn golden brown, 1 minute.
5. Add butter and melt then add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until mushrooms begin to turn golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Add kale and garlic then sauté until kale begins to wilt, 1 minute.
6. Add 1/3 cup chicken broth to skillet then place a lid on top and steam until kale is tender, 3-4 minutes.
7. When tender, add mascarpone cheese and enough chicken broth to make a sauce then stir until smooth.
8. Stir in cooked pasta and chicken then taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary.

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