QueenBeeGrannyJean
02-20-2007, 07:42 PM
SPINACH FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN AND PESTO
3/4 pound spinach fettuccine, cooked
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons pesto
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Heat cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and stir until melted.
Gradually add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm.
Heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and stir until opaque (approximately 3-5 minutes).
Transfer to a bowl, using a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 tablespoon pesto. Toss cooked fettuccine with
remaining pesto and cheese sauce. Arrange pasta on a platter. Spoon chicken over and season with salt and pepper.
Serve Immediately. Pass additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Serves 6
3/4 pound spinach fettuccine, cooked
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2-3 tablespoons cooking oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-sized pieces
4 tablespoons pesto
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Heat cream in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and stir until melted.
Gradually add 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Reduce heat to low and keep sauce warm.
Heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken and stir until opaque (approximately 3-5 minutes).
Transfer to a bowl, using a slotted spoon. Mix in 1 tablespoon pesto. Toss cooked fettuccine with
remaining pesto and cheese sauce. Arrange pasta on a platter. Spoon chicken over and season with salt and pepper.
Serve Immediately. Pass additional grated Parmesan cheese.
Serves 6