Print

Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne is a comforting pasta dish made with tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, crisp asparagus, and penne pasta tossed in a rich garlic cream sauce and finished with Parmesan cheese.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

  • 12 oz penne pasta
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne until al dente, drain, and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and sauté chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté mushrooms until browned and moisture has evaporated.
  4. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add asparagus and cook for 2–3 minutes until just tender.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and cream, stir to combine, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet. Add penne pasta and toss to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Stir in Parmesan and adjust seasoning. Add red pepper flakes or lemon zest if using.
  8. Serve warm, garnished with parsley or extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Swap penne for other short pasta shapes like rigatoni or fettuccine.
  • Add spinach at the end for extra greens.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Reheat with a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess.
  • Not ideal for freezing due to cream sauce separation.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/creamy-mushroom-and-asparagus-chicken-penne/