Creamy Garlic Shrimp & Mushroom Penne
with Crème Fraîche & Scallions
- Milk
- Shellfish
- Wheat
In this quick, cozy pasta dish, earthy mushrooms meet garlicky dark meat chicken and tender penne in a satisfyingly silky and savory sauce. The key? Crème fraîche: Similar to sour cream but thicker and tangier, it gives pasta a rich flavor and glossy finish. Sprinkle with scallion greens for a pop of color and zippy flavor, then dig right in!
Ingredients
1 unit
Veggie Stock Concentrate
2 tablespoon
Crème Fraîche
(Contains: Milk)
10 ounce
Shrimp
(Contains: Shellfish)
6 ounce
Penne Pasta
(Contains: Wheat)
1 unit
Mushroom Stock Concentrate
2 unit
Scallions
2 teaspoon
Dijon Mustard
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder
4 ounce
Button Mushrooms
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
0.06 teaspoon (tsp)
Sugar
2 teaspoon (tsp)
Cooking Oil
2 tablespoon (tbsp)
Butter
(Contains: Milk)
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce.
Trim and slice mushrooms (skip if your mushrooms are pre-sliced!). Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.
Once water is boiling, add penne to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 9-11 minutes.
Reserve ½ cup pasta cooking water, then drain.
While pasta cooks, open package of chicken* and drain off any excess liquid.
Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, and scallion whites; season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are browned and tender and chicken is cooked through, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in drained penne, ¼ cup reserved pasta cooking water, veggie stock concentrate, mushroom stock concentrate, mustard, crème fraîche, 2 TBSP butter, and a pinch of sugar (⅓ cup reserved pasta cooking water, 4 TBSP butter, and a big pinch of sugar for 4 servings). Cook, stirring, until sauce is smooth and everything is coated, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Swap in shrimp for chicken.
Divide pasta between shallow bowls. Garnish with scallion greens and serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: The creamy sauce was a hit, though some found it paired better with chicken than shrimp.
- Ease of prep: Quick and straightforward to prepare, making it a convenient weeknight option.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra minced garlic for a more robust flavor profile 🧄.
Reviews from our home cooks
I did add in some minced garlic because in my house we consume garlic like we live next to vampires, but other than that it's a perfect and filling recipe.
Love the sauce and the shrimp. Would love more shrimp options with no up charge.
If I had the shrimp that was supposed to be shipped, I bet this would've been GREAT! But with the options I did have, it was very good!
