Recipe Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne
This creamy mushroom and asparagus chicken penne is a comforting and satisfying pasta dish made with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and crisp asparagus in a rich, creamy sauce served over penne.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet for sautéing
- 1 Large pot for boiling pasta
- 1 Colander to drain pasta
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts sliced into strips
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 bunch asparagus trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken breasts and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add asparagus pieces and cook for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, then bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Add cooked chicken and penne pasta.
- Toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
This dish pairs beautifully with garlic bread and a fresh green salad.