Creamy Mushroom and Asparagus Chicken Penne

🍝 Creamy Mushroom & Asparagus Chicken Penne

A rich, comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh asparagus in a creamy sauce. 🌿🍗

🧾 Ingredients

• 300 g Penne Pasta

• 2 Chicken Breast, sliced into strips

• 1 cup Mushroom, sliced

• 1 cup Asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces

• 2 cloves Garlic, minced

• 1 cup Heavy Cream

• ½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil

• ½ cup Chicken Broth

• Salt and Black Pepper to taste

• Optional garnish: Parsley

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the pasta
   Boil salted water and cook the penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken strips, season with salt and black pepper, and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté vegetables
   In the same pan, add mushrooms and cook until softened. Add garlic and asparagus and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

4. Make the creamy sauce
   Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer for about 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add cheese & combine
   Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

6. Mix everything
   Add the cooked chicken and penne pasta to the sauce. Toss well so everything is coated.

7. Serve
   Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve warm. 🍽️

❓ Q & A

Q1: Can I substitute the penne pasta?
Yes. You can use Fusilli, Farfalle, or Spaghetti.

Q2: Can I make it lighter?
Yes. Replace heavy cream with Half‑and‑Half or Milk.

Q3: What mushrooms work best?
Button Mushrooms or Cremini Mushrooms are great for this dish.

Q4: How long can leftovers be stored?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Q5: Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes. Skip the chicken and add extra mushrooms or vegetables like Spinach or Broccoli.