Description
Creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne is a rich and comforting pasta made with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, fresh asparagus, and a smooth garlic parmesan cream sauce. This easy chicken penne dinner comes together quickly and delivers a creamy chicken pasta dinner that feels both satisfying and balanced.
Ingredients
2 cups penne pasta
2 chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
1 cup mushrooms sliced thin
1 cup asparagus cut into bite sized pieces
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup reserved pasta water
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta until al dente then reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken strips until golden and fully cooked then remove and set aside
3. In the same skillet add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened then add asparagus and minced garlic and cook until tender with a slight crisp
4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the parmesan cheese then let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens into a creamy texture
5. Return the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet then mix everything together and add a splash of reserved pasta water if needed until evenly coated
Notes
Cook the pasta just until al dente so it keeps a good texture in the sauce
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for a smoother and richer sauce
Let the sauce simmer gently and avoid high heat to keep it creamy
Add a splash of milk or cream when reheating to bring back the smooth texture
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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