Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne
Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a delightful weeknight meal that combines tender chicken, fresh asparagus, and savory mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), diced
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, chopped
- 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients on your countertop.
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook penne according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add mushrooms and asparagus. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Lower heat and stir in cream cheese and reserved pasta water until smooth. Return cooked chicken and penne to the skillet, tossing well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping asparagus for spinach or adding sun-dried tomatoes. To spice up the dish, incorporate crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce.