Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this delicious Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne. A comforting pasta dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus in a luscious cream sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook chicken until golden. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Cook mushrooms, asparagus, and garlic. Add cream, broth, cheese, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
