Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne
\nThis rich and comforting pasta dish combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh asparagus in a silky cream sauce, all tossed with perfectly cooked penne. It\u2019s a restaurant-quality meal that\u2019s surprisingly easy to prepare at home, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.<\/p>\n
Ingredients
\nFor the pasta:<\/p>\n
12 oz (340 g) penne pasta
\nSalt (for boiling water)
\nFor the chicken:<\/p>\n
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
\n1 teaspoon salt
\n\u00bd teaspoon black pepper
\n1 teaspoon garlic powder
\n1 tablespoon olive oil
\nFor the vegetables and sauce:<\/p>\n
2 tablespoons butter
\n3 cloves garlic (minced)
\n8 oz (225 g) mushrooms (sliced; cremini or button work well)
\n1 bunch asparagus (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
\n1 cup heavy cream
\n\u00bd cup chicken broth
\n\u00be cup grated Parmesan cheese
\n\u00bd teaspoon Italian seasoning
\nSalt and pepper to taste
\nOptional garnish:<\/p>\n
Fresh parsley (chopped)
\nExtra Parmesan cheese
\nInstructions<\/p>\n
Cook the Pasta
\nBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve about \u00bd cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
\nPrepare the Chicken
\nSeason the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5\u20137 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
\nSaut\u00e9 the Vegetables
\nIn the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Toss in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4\u20135 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
\nAdd the asparagus and cook for another 3\u20134 minutes until it becomes tender-crisp. You want the asparagus to retain a slight bite for texture and color.<\/p>\n
Make the Cream Sauce
\nReduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 2\u20133 minutes to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
\nAdd the heavy cream and stir well. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 3\u20135 minutes until it starts to thicken slightly. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, allowing the cheese to melt completely into the sauce.<\/p>\n
Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/p>\n
Combine Everything
\nReturn the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well coated in the creamy sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water until you reach your desired consistency.
\nCook for another 1\u20132 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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