Description
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a comforting dish that features tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and crisp asparagus enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping asparagus and slicing mushrooms.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus; sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Pour in heavy cream and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in cooked penne and Parmesan cheese until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg