Description
Indulge in a satisfying and creamy pasta dish with this Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne recipe. Tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus come together in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce that coats every bite of perfectly cooked penne pasta. This Italian-inspired dish is a comforting and flavorful meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the penne until al dente, then drain.
- Cook the Chicken: Season and cook the chicken until golden.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus. Add cream, broth, Parmesan, and seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss chicken, pasta, and sauce together. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream.
- You can use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- This dish pairs well with fettuccine or rigatoni.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
