Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
712 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci
Description
Cheesecake Factory Pasta Da Vinci features penne pasta cooked just shy of al dente, combined with sautéed chicken pieces seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Shiitake mushrooms and red onions are cooked separately to develop a browned and caramelized flavor before garlic is added for aroma. A reduction of Madeira wine and chicken broth concentrates the sauce’s savory notes. When sour cream, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and butter are whisked in, the sauce becomes creamy and luxurious, coating the pasta and chicken evenly.
The final dish offers a pleasing contrast between the tender pasta, juicy chicken, and the silky, flavorful sauce with subtle mushroom earthiness and sweetness from the onions. Serving the pasta immediately preserves the sauce’s creamy consistency and highlights the fresh flavors.
While there are no explicit serving suggestions, the preparation is straightforward for a satisfying main course, combining protein, starch, and rich sauce elements seamlessly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into 1" chunks, meat
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1 red onion chopped
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms sliced (you can use crimini if you want)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup madeira wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta one minute shy of the directions on the box and drain.
- In a cast iron skillet add 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add the chicken, salt and pepper in the pan on medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring once in the middle.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside with the pasta.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Add in mushrooms and cook until browned, 5-7 minutes.
- Add in 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan with the mushrooms and add your onions.
- Cook on medium-low for 5-7 minutes or until caramelized.
- Add in the garlic and cook one additional minute.
- Add the wine and 1 cup chicken broth and let reduce by 3/4 of the liquid (10-12 minutes depending on how hot the skillet and flame are).
- Add the sour cream, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and final tablespoon of butter.
- Whisk until it is well combined.
- Add in the chicken and pasta and stir to combine.
- Serve immediately.
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 712 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 712kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 829mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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