Creamy Garlic Chicken Fettuccine



by TheLadyEve

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  1. TheLadyEve

    Source: [Recipe 30](https://recipe30.com/creamy-chicken-fettuccine.html/)

    Ingredients

    2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips

    10.5oz-300g fettuccine

    1 tbsp butter

    1 tsp oregano

    Sauce

    2 tbsp butter

    2 garlic cloves, minced

    1 small shallot, finely chopped

    1 cup dry white wine

    1 cup chicken stock

    1 cup heavy cream

    Nutmeg (freshly grated)

    ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated (2oz-60g)

    1 tsp Dijon mustard

    1 cup fresh basil leaves (shredded)

    Salt and black pepper to taste

    Steps

    Step 1

    In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente.

    Step 2

    Season chicken strips with salt, pepper, and oregano seasoning.

    Step 3

    In a large non stick frying pan over high heat, add butter and brown the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.

    Step 4

    In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.
    Add shallots, sweat a little, then garlic, sauté until fragrant and soft (about 2 minutes). Mix in Dijon mustard.

    Step 5

    Deglaze with white wine and bring to a simmer, reduce by half.

    Step 6

    Stir in chicken stock and cream. Add the grated nutmeg, bring to a gentle simmer.

    Step 7

    Add Parmesan stirring until melted and the sauce is smooth.

    Season with salt, and pepper (taste saltiness first).

    Step 8

    Drain and add the cooked pasta and cooked chicken to the sauce, tossing or mixing to coat evenly. Simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavours to meld into the pasta. Add the shredded fresh basil.

    Step 9

    Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve hot, immediately on warm plates.

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