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Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 773 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon grated zest and 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 pound fettuccine
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

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  1. Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add garlic to empty skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice and simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and keep warm.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta to boiling water and cook until almost al dente. Add peas to pot and cook until bright green, about 1 minute. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain pasta and peas, and return to pot. Add sauce, cheese, basil, and reserved chicken to pot and toss to combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 773kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 207mg (69%) Sodium 502mg (21%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 773

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 773kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 207mg 69%
Sodium 502mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.