Description
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Indulge in this quick recipe that brings joy to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather and chop the mushrooms and asparagus.
- Cook penne pasta in salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper; brown for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Add sliced mushrooms and asparagus to the skillet; sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and reserved pasta water; stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss cooked penne into the skillet; coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg