Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, vibrant asparagus, and perfectly cooked penne pasta in a luscious sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, transforming any meal into a culinary triumph that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz button or 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
- 1 tsp thyme or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté diced chicken breast seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic until fragrant; then add sliced mushrooms and sauté until tender.
- Add chopped asparagus and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until bright green but still crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream along with thyme or Italian seasoning; simmer gently until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Fold in cooked penne pasta until well coated with the sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary, then serve hot topped with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg