Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Chicken Penne
A comforting creamy pasta dish featuring chicken, earthy mushrooms, and vibrant asparagus, perfect for any dinner occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Penne pasta
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 cup cream
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until translucent and fragrant.
- Cook the sliced chicken until no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Add the mushrooms and asparagus to the skillet; cook until tender.
- Create the cream sauce by stirring in cream, salt, and pepper; simmer gently.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the creamy chicken and vegetable mixture.
- Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For a lighter option, use half-and-half or a non-dairy cream substitute. You can also adjust the vegetables based on what you have available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg