Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Chicken Penne
A creamy pasta dish with tender chicken, juicy mushrooms, and crisp asparagus that comes together in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and chopped asparagus; continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the veggies are tender.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and season with salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked penne to the skillet, gently mixing until everything is coated in the sauce.
- Serve warm and top each plate with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Don’t overcook the asparagus for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg