Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Kale Recipe

Name: Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Kale
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 6-ounce chicken breast; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; 6 ounces fettuccine; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 large white mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 packed cups kale, inner stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

Servings: persons

One 6-ounce chicken breast
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
6 ounces fettuccine
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 large white mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 packed cups kale, inner stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

1
Season the chicken breast with 1/8 teaspoon each of sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
2
In a small pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the extra-virgin olive oil over medium high heat.
3
Add the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
4
Turn the chicken, reduce the heat, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
5
Remove the pan from the heat and leave covered for 10 minutes, then shred the chicken with 2 forks.
6
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package directions.
7
In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of extra-virgin olive oil over medium high heat.
8
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until it just starts to brown.
9
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
10
Add the mushrooms and cook until they are soft and browned, about 10 minutes.
11
Add the kale and cook for 1 minute, until it starts to wilt.
12
Add the pasta and the shredded chicken to the pan and toss to coat.
13
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the heavy cream, if using, and the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
14
Season generously with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 6-ounce chicken breast, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Sea salt, Freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Kale falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Kale

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