Description
Indulge in this creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne—a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Boil salted water in a large pot. Add penne pasta and cook until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and slice.
- Add Garlic and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Incorporate Asparagus and Cream: Stir in chopped asparagus, then pour in heavy cream while scraping up any bits from the pan. Let simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked penne pasta to the skillet and toss well with the creamy sauce. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg