Name: Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Alfredo with Hot Honey Parmesan Roasted Asparagus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 oz cream cheese (optional); 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed; 1 tbsp olive oil (for asparagus); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for asparagus); 2 tbsp hot honey (or honey with red pepper flakes)

Description

This Creamy Garlic Mushroom Chicken Alfredo with Hot Honey Parmesan Roasted Asparagus is a rich and comforting pasta dish paired with a spicy-sweet roasted veggie side. It’s a complete meal that combines silky Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and earthy mushrooms with caramelized, garlicky asparagus for the perfect balance of flavors.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup mushrooms, sliced (cremini or white button)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese (optional)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed
1 tbsp olive oil (for asparagus)
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (for asparagus)
2 tbsp hot honey (or honey with red pepper flakes)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic and mushrooms until mushrooms are golden and garlic is fragrant.
Reduce heat and stir in cream and cream cheese until smooth.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and sauce thickens slightly.
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and toss with Alfredo sauce.
Slice cooked chicken and layer over the pasta. Garnish with parsley.
Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Spread on baking sheet.
Roast asparagus for 12–15 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
Drizzle asparagus with hot honey and sprinkle Parmesan on top right after roasting. Serve with the Alfredo pasta.

Notes

Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the Alfredo sauce for extra flavor.
Use half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
Substitute shrimp or omit chicken for variation.
Use maple syrup with chili flakes if hot honey is unavailable.
Reheat Alfredo gently with a splash of cream or milk; reheat asparagus in oven or air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 610
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 130mg