🍽️ Creamy Chicken, Mushroom & Asparagus Penne – The Ultimate Comfort Pasta! πŸ„πŸ₯¦πŸ—

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Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
12 oz (340g) penne pasta πŸ
2 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) πŸ—
Salt & black pepper (to taste) πŸ§‚
8 oz (225g) mushrooms (sliced) πŸ„
1 bunch asparagus (trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces) πŸ₯¦
3 cloves garlic (minced) πŸ§„
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream πŸ₯›
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth πŸ—πŸ’§
½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese πŸ§€
1 tsp dried thyme πŸŒΏ
Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)
πŸ‘©‍🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
✨ 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!

πŸ›’ Ingredients (Serves 4-6)
12 oz (340g) penne pasta πŸ
2 tbsp olive oil πŸ«’
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces) πŸ—
Salt & black pepper (to taste) πŸ§‚
8 oz (225g) mushrooms (sliced) πŸ„
1 bunch asparagus (trimmed & cut into 1-inch pieces) πŸ₯¦
3 cloves garlic (minced) πŸ§„
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream πŸ₯›
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth πŸ—πŸ’§
½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese πŸ§€
1 tsp dried thyme πŸŒΏ
Fresh parsley (for garnish, optional) πŸŒ±
πŸ‘©‍🍳 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! πŸ˜

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