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Chicken & Mushroom Truffle Penne

Chicken & Mushroom Truffle Penne

with Garlicky Panko & Parmesan
4.5(1.7K)437 Reviews
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on March 24, 2026
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Calories
920 kcal
Protein
53g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Wheat
  • Milk

Treat yourself to truffles with tonight’s ‘shroom-packed pasta. You’ll start with penne, which you’ll cook until tender, then toss in a silky, savory sauce of sautéed button mushrooms, garlic powder, mushroom stock, cream cheese, and Parmesan. A swirl of butter and dusting of truffle zest take the rich and umami flavors to the next level. Garnish everything with crunchy, garlicky panko, then pour yourself a glass of wine and toast to a restaurant-worthy dinner.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

8 ounce

Button Mushrooms

2 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Tomato

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

1 unit

Mushroom Stock Concentrate

4 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

2 g

Truffle Zest

6 ounce

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Wheat)

10 ounce

Chicken Breast Strips

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

2 teaspoon

Olive Oil

3 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Cooking Oil

per serving
Calories920 kcal
Fat41 g
Saturated Fat19 g
Carbohydrate84 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein53 g
Cholesterol180 mg
Sodium710 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Paper Towel
Large Pan
Small Bowl
Strainer

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Dice tomato.

Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season all over with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm. Wipe out pan.

Toast Panko
2

• Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko; cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later). Cook until just fragrant, 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat; transfer to a small bowl. Wipe out pan.

Use pan used for chicken here.

Cook Penne
3

• Add penne to pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes. Drain.

Cook Mushrooms
4

• While pasta cooks, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Stir in mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and tender, 5-7 minutes. Reduce heat to medium.

Make Sauce
5

• Stir scallion whites, remaining garlic powder, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) into pan with mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Stir in stock concentrate, cream cheese, half the Parmesan (save the rest for serving), and 1⁄3 cup water (½ cup for 4). Cook, stirring, until combined and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat. • Stir in tomato, another 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4), and truffle zest to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

Stir in chicken along with tomato.

Finish & Serve
6

• Stir drained penne into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated, adding water a splash at a time until sauce reaches a creamy consistency. • Divide between bowls; top with scallion greens and remaining Parmesan. Sprinkle with as much garlicky panko as you like and serve.

Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Mar 2026
  • Flavor: Many loved the rich, savory truffle and mushroom flavors; some found it mild and wanted more seasoning 🍄
  • Ease of prep: Several noted it took longer than expected, but most found it simple to make with clear instructions
  • Suggestions: Consider adding extra veggies, fresh garlic, or protein; some preferred less truffle seasoning for a milder taste
  • Leftovers: Reheats well for some; others found it dry the next day and suggested adding more sauce when cooking
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

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Tiara MagargleCooked for 2 people
|Aug 14, 2023

Decent - I'd change the type of noodles so the truffle sauce is better incorporated. Also with directions I'd slice mushrooms instead of quarter, otherwise the pieces are too much at once. It was a delicious dish and fun to prepare though. The toasted Panko is a fantastic touch.

K
Kimberly MoralesCooked for 2 people
|Feb 4, 2025

Delicious. A little of the truffle seasoning goes a long way and so does the garlic panko. Very flavorful

T
Tanesia ColeCooked for 4 people
|Aug 20, 2025

I loved the dish but wanted to flag that I received the directions that don't include meat. I got to step 4 and realized there was no step for the chicken sausage. I don't think the online directions had them either. Since I'm familiar with Hello Fresh and know how to cook in general, this wasn't an issue for me, but it might be for someone else.

D
Dana BedfordCooked for 2 people
|May 20, 2024

Good choice for a penne pasta dish. I also like mushrooms & truffle flavoring. The sautéed mushrooms, mushroom stock, truffle season tasted really good together.

M
Melissa PetrillaCooked for 4 people
|Jun 16, 2024

Tossed the chicken with the panko and some seasoning, and baked in oven on sheet pan. Also roasted mushrooms for added flavor.

P
P WaideCooked for 2 people
|Aug 20, 2024

This is delicious but I would much prefer it with a different pasta. No matter how much I cook penne, it's always too tough to chew. Other than that, it's a super tasty recipe.

J
Jodi OineCooked for 2 people
|May 5, 2025

Very filling, and perfect for fungi lovers! I mean mushroom, or truffle lovers, you get the idea. I personally like to spice things up and added red pepper flakes, which was the bomb, IMOO.

J
Jonna LundCooked for 2 people
|Aug 9, 2024

Didn't use the bread crumbs and added chicken sausage- but this recipe would have been just as delicious without meat.

B
Becky ElamCooked for 2 people
|May 15, 2024

Super filling! I LOVED the truffle seasoning. Mushrooms are my favorite, I wish there were leftovers!

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Taylor BatzCooked for 2 people
|May 4, 2025

Different than any pasta I've ordered from Hello Fresh before. The flavor of the truffle seasoning was amazing and the breadcrumbs were a nice add

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