Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a comforting, flavorful pasta dish featuring tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, crisp asparagus, and penne pasta coated in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken slices until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus until tender and slightly golden.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened, then stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Return cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Cook for another 1–2 minutes to blend the flavors, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use reserved pasta water or extra broth to adjust sauce consistency.
- Swap chicken with shrimp or make it vegetarian with extra vegetables.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
- Finish with lemon zest for a fresh touch.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
