Description
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a delectable blend of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and bright asparagus enveloped in a rich cream sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook penne in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Stir in chopped asparagus and heavy cream; simmer gently until slightly thickened.
- Fold cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese into the skillet, mixing well to combine.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - Swap asparagus for spinach or add sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor. - To maintain creaminess, reheat leftovers with a splash of cream.