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Creamy Chicken and Spinach Fettucine

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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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Keyword: Chicken Thighs, Cream Cheese, Fettucine, Heavy Cream, Mushrooms, Nutmeg, Parmesan Cheese, Spinach, White Wine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Calories: 630kcal

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

Instructions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.56g | Protein: 40.62g | Fat: 30.26g | Saturated Fat: 15.13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.82g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8.23g | Trans Fat: 0.61g | Cholesterol: 225.65mg | Sodium: 991.89mg | Potassium: 631.91mg | Fiber: 3.96g | Sugar: 2.62g | Vitamin A: 1574.92mg | Vitamin C: 15.56mg | Calcium: 280.44mg | Iron: 3.15mg
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