Tuscan Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine

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!

• Time and Serving Size

  Time:

  Prep: 5min

  Cook: 5min

  Serving Size: 3

• Ingredients

  2 chicken breast

  2 cups spinach

  ¼ cup sun-dried tomato

  6 oz fettuccine

  alfredo store bought or homemade

  For Homemade Alfredo Sauce

  1 tablespoon flour

  1 teaspoon flour

  1 tab butter

  1 ½ cup heavy cream or whole milk or almond milk

  ⅓ cup asiago

  ⅓ cup parmesan reggiano

  salt

  pepper

  garlic granules

  fresh sage

  fresh basil

• Nutrition

  Nutrition per serving

  Calories, 976.1kcal, 49% DV

  Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

  Health Score: See positive Impact

  *Health Scores are calculated on a 1-10 scale based on nutrient density and USDA recommendations for a healthy diet. A higher Health Score means healthier food. The value based on impact of more than 28 nutrients.

  Nutrients in this dish with a positive impact:

  Unsaturated Fat, 32g, 65% DV

  Fiber, 3g, 12% DV

  Protein, 50g, 100% DV

  Potassium, 747mg, 21% DV

  Magnesium, 76mg, 20% DV

  Iron, 2mg, 17% DV

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 or serve whole and arrange over the noodles. Toss sun-dried tomatoes, panko and additional parmesan on top of the chicken. Serve and enjoy!