Ingredients
– 8 ounces dry penne pasta
– 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
– ΒΌ cup flour
– Β½ teaspoon salt
– ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
– 3 tablespoons butter
– Β½ cup sliced mushrooms
– 1 pound asparagus spears
– 3 teaspoons minced garlic
– β cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
1-First, cook the penne pasta in boiling water for 7-9 minutes until tender, then drain and set it aside.
2-Next, combine the flour, salt, and pepper, and coat the chicken breasts evenly in this mixture.
3-Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until it’s browned and fully cooked through, then remove and slice it into strips or cubes.
4-After that, trim the asparagus ends and chop the spears into 2-inch pieces.
5-In the same skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, add the garlic, mushrooms, and asparagus, and cook for 4-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6-Now, add the cooked penne pasta and sliced chicken back to the skillet, stirring constantly until everything heats through.
7-Finally, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded parmesan cheese until it’s melted and well combined.
8-Serve it hot for the best creamy mushroom chicken experience.
Last Step:
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π Any short pasta shape can substitute for penne.
π· For added moisture and flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of white wine or chicken broth before adding the pasta and chicken back in.
β²οΈ This recipe is designed for quick preparation, ideal for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: SautΓ©ing, Boiling, Combining
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein, Low Sugar
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 535 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
