Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne recipe. Tender penne pasta is tossed with juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, vibrant asparagus, and a luscious creamy sauce. This one-pan meal is perfect for a satisfying dinner any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Penne Pasta: Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus pieces and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 3–5 minutes.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Add cooked penne pasta and mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: ~520 kcal
- Sugar: ~4 g
- Sodium: ~450 mg
- Fat: ~26 g
- Saturated Fat: ~14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~12 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~40 g
- Fiber: ~4 g
- Protein: ~38 g
- Cholesterol: ~120 mg
