Description
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful pasta dish with this Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne recipe. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus come together in a rich Parmesan cream sauce, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces), 8 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced), 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Cream Sauce:
1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
Chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Boil penne pasta until al dente, then drain.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken pieces until golden and cooked through; set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms, then add asparagus and garlic.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Add chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in Parmesan and seasonings.
- Combine: Return chicken and pasta to skillet, toss to coat.
- Finish and Serve: Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
