🍽️ Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Asparagus Penne – The Ultimate Comfort Pasta! 🍄🥦🍗
✨ Rich, creamy, and packed with flavor! This pasta combines juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh asparagus in a velvety Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy weeknight meal that everyone will love!
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
- 12 oz (340g) penne pasta 🍝
- 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) 🍗
- Salt & black pepper (to taste) 🧂
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms (sliced) 🍄
- 1 bunch asparagus (trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces) 🥦
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream 🥛
- ½ cup (120ml) chicken broth 🍗💧
- ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 1 tsp dried thyme 🌿
- Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional) 🌱
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the pasta:
- Boil penne pasta in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté the chicken:
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken with salt & pepper, then cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the veggies:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil.
- Sauté mushrooms & asparagus for 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4️⃣ Make the creamy sauce:
- Pour in heavy cream & chicken broth, then stir in Parmesan cheese & thyme.
- Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5️⃣ Bring it all together:
- Add the cooked pasta & chicken back into the skillet.
- Toss everything together until coated in the luscious sauce.
6️⃣ Serve & enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
- Serve hot & watch everyone ask for seconds! 😍
💡 Pro Tips & Variations
🔥 Lighter option? Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or milk. 🥛
🍷 Extra flavor? A splash of white wine enhances the sauce beautifully. 🍾
🌱 Veggie-friendly? Swap chicken for tofu or extra mushrooms.
💙 Weight Watchers Points: ~10 points per serving.
👉 Try it today & impress your family! 🍽️💕
