Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe
Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta is a rich and creamy one-pan dinner featuring chicken, mushrooms, and asparagus. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta and Protein
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized chunks
Fresh Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced nice and thick
- 1 cup fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Seasonings and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Creamy Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken, and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Vegetables: Add mushrooms and asparagus, cook until tender.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in cream, simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine: Add pasta, toss to coat in sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Feel free to swap asparagus for broccoli or spinach.
- Save pasta water for thinning the sauce.
- Best served fresh but leftovers keep well for up to 3 days.
- When reheating, add cream or broth for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
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