Chicken Almost Carbonara

Ingredients

• 4 slices bacon
• 1 package penne pasta , 16 ounce
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 onion , vertically sliced
• 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms , 8 ounce
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup white wine
• 3 cups chicken stock , divided
• 2 cups chopped , cooked chicken
• 1.5 cups frozen petite peas
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese , or more to taste
• 0.25 cups minced fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and crumble when cool enough to handle.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

3. 3

   At the same time, heat olive oil and butter in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until butter is melted and oil is hot. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and evenly distribute the contents in the skillet.

4. 4

   Stir in wine and bring to a boil, about 3 minutes. Pour in 2 cups chicken stock, add cooked chicken and peas, and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   While mixture is coming to a boil, place flour in a pint jar with a lid. Slowly add remaining chicken stock to the jar, stirring briskly to break up any lumps. Place the lid on the jar and shake until well blended. Slowly pour flour-stock mixture into the boiling mixture and stir to prevent lumps. Return to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and stir in 1 cup Parmesan cheese until melted. Pour the hot sauce onto the pasta, add parsley and crumbled bacon, and stir to combine. Serve in individual bowls with additional Parmesan, if desired.