Description
Delight in this creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Chicken Fettuccine, a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fettuccine pasta
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
- Garlic cloves
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping sun-dried tomatoes and mincing garlic.
- Cook fettuccine in salted boiling water until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and let rest.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then add sun-dried tomatoes.
- Stir in heavy cream, scraping the pan to incorporate flavors, then mix in grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Slice the chicken and toss it with the fettuccine and sauce. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating spinach or substituting chicken with shrimp. - Enhance flavor by adding red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on low heat.