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Ingredients
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- 10 ounces fettuccine
- 1 cup cooking water
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups bite-size broccoli florets
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Lightly pound the chicken to an even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until done, about 3 minutes on one side and 2-4 minutes after flipping. Cover with foil to rest.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil. Add broccoli and cook for 2 minutes. Then add bell pepper, zucchini, and squash, cooking until crisp-tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add peas, cherry tomatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until tomatoes soften, about 1-2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, push vegetables to the edges of the pan, and add remaining butter. Once melted, stir it through the vegetables. Pour in heavy cream and add Parmesan gradually until melted and smooth.
- Boil 12 cups of water with salt, then add the pasta. Cook according to package directions minus 1 minute. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain the pasta.
- Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet along with the pasta. Add reserved pasta water, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Toss on medium heat until sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, taste, and add basil. Serve in bowls topped with toasted pine nuts and extra Parmesan.
Notes
Ensure chicken is evenly pounded for uniform cooking.
For more flavor, add additional lemon juice to taste after mixing in other ingredients.
To toast pine nuts, cook them in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 687
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 683mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 122mg