Description
Indulge in a delectable dish of Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne. This pasta recipe combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and crisp asparagus in a rich, creamy sauce that’s sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Penne Pasta:
12 ounces penne pasta
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Chicken:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and Pepper:
to taste
Mushrooms:
2 cups sliced
Asparagus:
1 bunch, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
Garlic:
3 cloves, minced
Heavy Cream:
1 cup
Chicken Broth:
1/2 cup
Parmesan Cheese:
1/2 cup, grated
Dried Thyme:
1/2 teaspoon
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes:
1/4 teaspoon (optional)
Parsley:
chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Penne: Boil salted water and cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Asparagus: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms until browned. Add asparagus and garlic, sauté until tender-crisp.
- Make the Sauce: Lower heat, add cream, broth, Parmesan, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to skillet, add pasta. Toss to coat, heat through. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or shrimp as alternatives.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Enhance with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
