Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

Name: Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean, European
Ingredients: 2 Chicken breast; 2 cups spinach; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato; 6 oz fettuccine; alfredo (store bought or homemade); 1 tablespoon flour; 1 teaspoon flour; 1 tab of butter; 1 1/2 cup heavy cream, or whole milk or almond milk; 1/3 cup asiago; 1/3 cup parmesan reggiano; salt; pepper; garlic granules; Fresh sage; Fresh basil

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:15min

The Tuscan countryside is arguably the most romantic place on earth. I spent my honeymoon in Florence, and everything we ate and saw filled our hearts with joy and love. This dish will do the same for you. This Tuscan Chicken Pasta recipe is incredibly easy and delicious for the whole family or perfect for a romantic date night. Enjoy and have a colorful day!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:15:05 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories1238.8 kcal (62%)

Total Fat97.7 g (140%)

Carbs41.5 g (16%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein50.8 g (102%)

Sodium743.7 mg (37%)

Fiber2.9 g (10%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

2chicken breast

2 cupsspinach

¼ cupsun-dried tomato

6 ozfettuccine

alfredo

store bought or homemade

To make homemade alfredo

1 tablespoonflour

1 teaspoonflour

1 tabbutter

1 ½ cupheavy cream

or whole milk or almond milk

⅓ cupasiago

⅓ cupparmesan reggiano

Instructions

Step 1

Season two thin chicken breasts with garlic, pepper and lemon. Pan sear for 3 minutes on each side and cook on medium heat until the internal temperature is 165F. Set chicken aside to rest.

Step 2

Meanwhile boil pasta noodles until al dente or soft.

Step 3

While the pasta boils, make the alfredo sauce. Place a tab of butter in a pan with 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon of flour. Whisk until well combined and slowly add in 1 ½ cups of milk or heavy cream while whisking.

Step 4

Increase heat to medium and allow milk and flour to thicken for several minutes. Then fold in the cheese. Season with garlic, salt, black pepper, fresh basil and sage.

Step 5

Drain the pasta and stir spinach into the noodles to wilt. Portion pasta into pasta bowls, spoon on some alfredo sauce.

Step 6

Slice chicken breast and arrange over the noodles. Toss sundried tomatoes, panko and additional parmesan on top of the chicken. Serve and enjoy!

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