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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Fettucine

5 from 2 votes
Rich, creamy and absolutory delicious, this Creamy Chicken and Spinach Fettucine is total comfort food at its finest!! Best is -- it is ready in only 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Calories: 630
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium shallot diced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 10 oz fresh spinach
  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • zest and juice of 1/2 a lemon
  • dash nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 lb. fettucine boiled to package directions
  • 3 oz parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  2. Season chicken well with salt and pepper. Brown well and set aside.
  3. Sauté mushrooms until browned and they have given off their liquid. Add shallots and sauté an additional 2-4 minutes.
  4. Add white wine and deglaze the pan. Make sure to get all of those delicious fonds off of the bottom of the pan!!
  5. Add spinach to the pan and wilt down about 5 minutes.
  6. Add cream cheese and begin to warm through, add heavy cream, lemon zest lemon juice, nutmeg, and reserved chicken. Simmer until thickened.
  7. Toss in fettucine and serve topped with parmesan cheese.

Notes

*Please note that the amount of calories and nutritional value per serving is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly. Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.