Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A rich, comforting pasta dish with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety sauce
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This creamy chicken and mushroom fettuccine is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender cubes of chicken breast are sautéed until golden, then combined with sliced mushrooms and sweet red bell peppers. The star of the dish is the light yet luxurious sauce, made from a blend of low-fat mayonnaise, skim milk, and sharp Parmesan cheese, infused with fresh basil and paprika. It coats the al dente fettuccine beautifully, offering a perfect balance of protein and carbs. Simple, quick, and deeply satisfying, this meal brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without the fuss.

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Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Fettuccine

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 330.0

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This creamy chicken and mushroom fettuccine is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender cubes of chicken breast are saut&# 195;©ed until golden, then combined with sliced mushrooms and sweet red bell peppers. The star of the dish is the light yet luxurious sauce, made from a blend of low-fat mayonnaise, skim milk, and sharp Parmesan cheese, infused with fresh basil and paprika. It coats the al dente fettuccine beautifully, offering a perfect balance of protein and carbs. Simple, quick, and deeply satisfying, this meal brings restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook fettuccine according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, cut boneless chicken breasts into 1/2-inch cubes. Slice mushrooms and dice red bell pepper.
  3. Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken cubes to the skillet. Sauté, stirring frequently, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  6. Recoat the skillet with cooking spray. Add sliced mushrooms and diced red bell pepper.
  7. Sauté vegetables until tender and mushrooms have released their moisture, about 5 minutes.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together low-fat mayonnaise, skim milk, Parmesan cheese, minced basil, black pepper, and paprika until smooth.
  9. Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir to combine.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  11. Stir constantly and heat the mixture until thoroughly warmed through, about 2 minutes. Do not boil.
  12. Return the drained fettuccine to the pot it was cooked in.
  13. Pour the chicken and vegetable sauce over the pasta. Toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated.
  14. Serve immediately while hot. Garnish with additional Parmesan or fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 330.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.2g12%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 170.0mg57%
Sodium 148.0mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 62.0g124%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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