Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pasta Di Vinci

• penne pasta↗1 lb
• red onion↗1⁄2

  Chopped

• mushroom↗1 cup

  quartered

• garlic↗2 teaspoons

  chopped

• chicken breast↗1 lb

  Cut into bite-size pieces

• butter↗6 tablespoons
• flour↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗2 teaspoons
• madeira wine↗1⁄4 cup
• water↗1 cup
• heavy cream↗4 tablespoons
• fresh parsley↗1 tablespoon

  chopped

• parmesan cheese↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare pasta following the direction on pasta package.

2. 2

   Saute onions, mushrooms and garlic in 1 tablespoon of the butter until tender. Remove the onions, mushrooms and garlic and set them aside.

3. 3

   In the same pan, cook the chicken, stirring frequently. Remove the chicken and set aside until later.

4. 4

   To the same pan, add 2 tablespoons butter and melt over a low-medium heat. Sprinkle the flour over the butter and stir to make a roux. Slowly add in the wine, water and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Cook over a medium heat until thickened, stirring often. Add the parsley and let simmer for a few minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chicken, mushrooms, garlic and onions back in and simmer for 2 more minutes. Pour over the pasta and server with Parmesan cheese.