Description
Creamy Mushroom & Asparagus Chicken Penne is a delicious pasta dish featuring tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus to the skillet. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Add herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom & Asparagus Chicken Penne, pasta, chicken, creamy sauce