Description
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a delightful weeknight dish that brings together tender chicken, vibrant asparagus, and earthy mushrooms in a luscious cream sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe makes dinnertime feel special, whether for family gatherings or a cozy date night. The combination of flavors is sure to impress your guests while remaining simple enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente (about 10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on both sides (6-7 minutes per side). Remove from pan and slice.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sliced mushrooms until golden brown. Add chopped asparagus and cook until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine with the vegetables. Return sliced chicken to the skillet along with the cooked penne; toss everything in the creamy sauce.
- Finish by stirring in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg