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Creamy Chicken and Pasta

2 cups uncooked penne or medium tube pasta
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced green onions
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tsp minced garlic
1 Tbsp flour
1/3 cup water
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 Tbsp capers, drained
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
shredded parmesan cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter for 4-5 minutes or until tender.
Add wine or broth and garlic.
Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually add to mushroom mixture.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cream.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
Drain pasta. 
Add the pasta, chicken, capers, salt and pepper to cream sauce.
Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

Yield:  5 servings

(Simple & Delicious - March/April 2006)