Creamy Fettuccine With Chicken and Leeks
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound fettuccine or another long pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 leek (white and light green parts only), thinly sliced
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Directions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and return it to the pot.
- Meanwhile, heat the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the leek, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the cream and 1 tablespoon of the lemon zest and simmer until slightly thickened, 8 to 12 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add the chicken mixture and the remaining tablespoon of lemon zest to the pasta and toss to coat.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 933
- Fat 54g
- Sat Fat 28g
- Cholesterol 230mg
- Sodium 489mg
- Protein 42g
- Carbohydrate 69g
- Sugar 5g
- Fiber 3g
- Iron 5mg
- Calcium 106mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
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Quick Tip
Wait to toss this creamy sauce with the noodles until just before serving. If it sits, it will thicken and become sticky.
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