Creamy Chicken & Asparagus Penne (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 250g penne pasta
02 - 2 chicken breasts, sliced
03 - 200g mushrooms, sliced
04 - 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

→ Sauce Ingredients

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
08 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Seasonings and Garnish

09 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
10 - Salt and pepper to taste
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook sliced chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
03 - In same skillet, add mushrooms and asparagus. Sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook another minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to simmer, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese until sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper.
05 - Add cooked chicken and pasta to skillet, tossing to coat everything in sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

# Notes:

01 - Can use other pasta shapes
02 - Good with broccoli or peas instead of asparagus
03 - Keeps in refrigerator up to 3 days