Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus come together in a rich Parmesan cream sauce that coats every bite of al dente penne pasta. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 8 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
Veggies:
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, add asparagus and garlic, then cook until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, add cream, Parmesan, seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Cook until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, add pasta, toss in the sauce, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the veggies in this dish by adding bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for an extra pop of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Chicken Penne, Pasta Recipe, Creamy Pasta
