Description
Mushroom Asparagus Chicken Penne is a creamy, comforting dish that combines succulent chicken, vibrant asparagus, and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a rich sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, promising to delight your family with every bite while evoking the warmth of shared meals and laughter around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and slice mushrooms and asparagus.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- Cook vegetables: In the same skillet, add garlic, followed by mushrooms and asparagus. Sauté until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for about 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add pasta: Toss in cooked penne until evenly coated in sauce.
- Finish with cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg