Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Chicken Penne, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant asparagus, and earthy mushrooms in a rich sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and mouthwatering aroma. With simple ingredients and easy instructions, you’ll savor every bite of this comforting classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cremini 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
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook the penne pasta until al dente according to package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sear seasoned chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until melted into a silky sauce.
- Add asparagus and mushrooms; cook for about 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Slice the rested chicken and combine it with the drained penne in the skillet, stirring gently to coat everything with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg