Description
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant asparagus, and earthy mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce that clings to perfectly cooked penne. This quick weeknight meal not only tantalizes the taste buds but also creates wonderful memories around the dinner table. With its colorful presentation and comforting flavors, it’s sure to impress family and friends without requiring hours of preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice mushrooms and asparagus.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in heavy cream while stirring. Simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve some pasta water if needed.
- Combine drained pasta with the creamy sauce mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water for desired consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 230g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg