Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne dish that is perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 ounces penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1/2 pound asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil penne pasta in salted water, adding asparagus in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the chicken: Season chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sauté until cooked through and golden. Set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until browned. Add garlic, then pour in cream and broth. Simmer and add Parmesan and red pepper flakes.
- Combine and garnish: Return chicken, pasta, and asparagus to the skillet. Toss everything together, cook briefly, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with lemon zest or white wine for a fresh flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
