Who doesn't love the comfort of creamy pasta? I have fashioned a chicken fettuccine dish that is easy and also has some variations for low cal and rich. This dish is perfect if you are in a hurry and need something fast. It is also wonderful for a special occasion. This would definitely go over well at a wedding or family event! Give it a try when you want a great meal without spending a lot of time.
Boneless skinless chicken (2-3 lbs)
Olive oil (3-4 T)
Fresh garlic (2 cloves)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
Whole wheat pasta (1 box)
Butter (1/4 cup)
Parmesan Cheese (grated; fresh is preferred)
Fresh Cilantro (2-3 T; optional)
Cut the chicken (use as much as you like) into large bite-size pieces. Fry the chicken in olive oil, 1 clove of garlic, salt and pepper (to taste) until golden brown. Remove from heat.
While the Chicken is frying cook the pasta in a large stock pot of boiling salted water until tender and drain. Place the cooked pasta back in the dry stock pot and over low heat add the butter, cheese, second clove of minced garlic, salt and pepper. Stir until the cheese and butter are melted and add your chicken. Done!
To make the dish creamier and richer add 1/2 cup to 1 cup of half and half after the cheese and butter have melted, heat through.
Cilantro can also be added at the end just chop up 2-3 T of fresh cilantro and stir into the finished product.
A fresh green salad is nice combination with this dish. I like to make a homemade balsamic dressing.
Olive oil 2/3 cup
Fresh lemon 2 tsp
Fresh garlic 1 clove chopped or use a garlic press
Red wine vinegar 3 T
Salt 1/2 tsp
Pepper 1/8 tsp
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Basil 1 T chopped fresh or 1/4 tsp dried
Mix all ingredients together and then whisk the olive oil in slowly. Toss with your fresh salad greens. Enjoy!
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