Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Chicken Fettuccine with Nuts and Dill. This tantalizing dish features tender chicken sautéed to perfection and tossed with a creamy sauce, nutty crunch, and the refreshing touch of dill. Served over al dente fettuccine, each bite is a harmonious union of textures and tastes.
This recipe collection offers two variations to cater to your culinary preferences. The Original Chicken Fettuccine with Nuts and Dill presents the classic combination of flavors, while the Creamy Pesto Chicken Fettuccine adds a vibrant twist with a homemade pesto sauce.
Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Discover the art of creating a rich and flavorful sauce, expertly combining cream, Parmesan cheese, and a hint of nutmeg. Learn the secrets of perfectly cooked chicken, maintaining its tenderness and juicy flavor.
Explore the versatility of this dish by experimenting with various nut options. From the classic crunch of walnuts to the subtle sweetness of pine nuts, each choice imparts a unique touch. Elevate the flavors with fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives, adding a burst of aromatic freshness.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe collection will guide you in creating an unforgettable Chicken Fettuccine with Nuts and Dill. Prepare to impress your family and friends with this delectable dish that promises a delightful fusion of flavors and textures.
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Classic and easy to make, this version of Alfredo doesn't use flour to thicken the sauce. Instead, it relies on a slight simmer and a heavy dose of cheese.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente (tender but still slightly firm). Drain and toss with a splash of oil.
- Meanwhile, slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips, and lay them on a plate or a sheet of waxed paper. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter. When the butter melts, raise the heat to medium-high and add the chicken in 1 layer. Cook, without moving the pieces, until the underside has browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip the pieces, and cook until browned and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a medium bowl.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Scrape the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. When the butter has mostly melted, whisk in the cream and nutmeg and bring to a simmer, then cook for 2 minutes. Lower the heat to keep the sauce just warm.
- Whisk the Parmigiano-Reggiano into the sauce. Add the chicken and cooked pasta and toss well. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot in heated bowls.
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO
Mom's creamy Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo has been a family favorite for years! Classic Chicken Alfredo is a feel good comfort food - so creamy but light!
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook fettuccini in a pot of salted water (4 qts water, 1 Tbsp salt,) according to package instructions then drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, slice chicken into strips and season all over with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp olive oil over medium/high heat and sauté chicken until lightly golden and cooked through (5 min). Remove chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
- In the same pan over medium/high, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 Tbsp of butter. Add onion and sauté 3 min until soft. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until soft (5-7 min), stirring frequently. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add half-n-half and simmer over medium/high heat 8-10 min, or until beginning to thicken. Add chicken back to the pan, add 1/4 cup parsley and season sauce to taste (1/2 to 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
- Add cooked pasta and stir to combine. Heat another minute until warmed through then turn off the heat, cover and let rest 10-15 minutes then stir and serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 151 mg, Sodium 491 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
This chicken alfredo recipe is really unique as it doesn't use a thickening agent, and is very versatile!
Provided by Torrerizor
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Creamy Alfredo Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large skillet, brown chicken and mushrooms in butter until chicken is cooked through. Season with garlic salt and pepper. Add whipping cream and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Add parmesan cheese when at desired consistency. Serve over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 790.7 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 244.6 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 53.3 g, SaturatedFat 25.9 g, Sodium 723.3 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHICKEN FETTUCCINE WITH NUTS AND DILL
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl. Add onions to skillet and sauté until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne and sauté 3 minutes. Add cream, walnuts, almonds, and chicken broth; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to pot.
- Add sauce, chicken, half of dill, and half of parsley and toss to coat. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining herbs and serve immediately.
SKILLET CHICKEN WITH ORZO, DILL AND FETA
Chicken and orzo is timeless combination, simple and satisfying. In this recipe, you could use chicken thighs, but drumsticks make this dish super family-friendly. Of course, if you have a crowd that doesn't love the classic feta-dill pairing, feel free to change the toppings. Mint or parsley work just as well for the herbs, and any salty, crumbly cheese is lovely here. You can dress this up as you like with cucumbers or cherry tomatoes, or green olives, served alongside or pitted, chopped and tossed in instead. Besides the obvious perk of its being a one-pot dinner, this recipe yields great leftovers. For the next day's lunch, pull any remaining chicken off the bone, chop it, skin and all, and toss with the remaining orzo, vegetables and cheese. Know that the orzo - a very small pasta, not rice - soaks up all the liquid and flavor as it sits and cools, so you may need a drizzle of oil and lemon juice over the top to serve it the second day.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut one of the lemons into wedges and set aside. Juice the remaining lemon and combine with 3 tablespoons olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper, in a large resealable plastic bag or in a bowl, along with the chicken pieces. Seal and shake the bag (or stir in the bowl) to coat. Set aside for 30 minutes, or refrigerate up to overnight.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and cook until lightly golden all over, turning when the chicken releases easily from the pan, about 12 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add the onion to the pan and stir to coat with the remaining fat. Decrease heat to medium and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in the orzo and the broth or water. Cook until the liquid is partly absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Top with the chicken legs and cover with a lid or foil. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender, most of the liquid is absorbed, and the chicken is cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes more, depending on the size of your drumsticks or thighs. Remove from the heat and scatter the cucumber, feta and dill over the top. Serve from the skillet with lemon wedges and olives.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 903, UnsaturatedFat 30 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1379 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BROCCOLI-DILL PASTA
Bryant Terry, an Oakland, Calif., chef with two young daughters, developed this recipe to make eating broccoli a treat. It worked: Blanched and puréed with lemon, garlic and a little of what he calls "umami powder," the broccoli transforms into a deeply flavorful vegan spread that's also highly adaptable. Thin it with pasta water and toss it with hot noodles, as seen here, or scrape it into a bowl as a dip for crudités. Spread it onto a thick piece of toast and cover it with sliced radishes, dill and crunchy salt. Use some to drown a softly poached egg, drizzle with olive oil, and eat with a spoon, or to dress warm white beans, then shower them with black pepper and grated cheese. Whatever you do, don't skip rinsing the broccoli with cold water after you blanch it; the step keeps the spread a vibrant green.
Provided by Tejal Rao
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, pastas, sauces and gravies, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 to 4 servings, plus extra umami powder
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
- Prepare the umami powder: Grind the porcini in a spice grinder until pulverized, then transfer to a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients to the food processor and pulse until the mixture is broken down into a fine meal. Transfer to a jar or lidded container. (Makes about 1 1/4 cups.)
- Prepare the pasta: Season the boiling water with salt, then add the broccoli and cook until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the broccoli, then rinse with cold water and gently pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until tender.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce: In the same food processor (no need to wash it out), combine the cooked broccoli, dill, garlic and 1/3 cup umami powder; process until finely chopped. With the machine running, slowly pour in the oil. Scrape down the sides of the food processor with a spatula, and blend again, then season to taste with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
- Reserve 1/2 cup pasta cooking water and drain the cooked pasta. Return the pasta to the pot, and toss with broccoli sauce, thinning with a splash of the reserved pasta water if needed to help coat the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with a sprinkle of umami powder and fresh dill.
PINE NUT AND CHICKEN PASTA
Here's a delicious and colorful chicken entrcée that's quick to fix and has an oriental twist. I sometimes add some diced jalapeño pepper to this to "kick it up" a bit! It's good served with a chilled white wine, side salad and breadsticks. Originally printed on a package of pine nuts.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large pot, cook pasta according to directions.
- In a 325° oven lightly toast the pine nuts for 5-7 minutes, or until a light golden-brown.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil.
- Sauté chicken with peppers and onions for 5 minutes.
- Add ginger, garlic, and pine nuts and sauté for about 5 more minutes more.
- Add soy sauce and lemon or lime juice and remove from heat.
- Drain pasta well and place in a large bowl.
- Pour chicken mixture over pasta and add salt and pepper to taste or you can add the cooked pasta directly to the wok or skillet.
- Toss well to coat with chicken mixture--serve at once.
CHICKEN WITH FETTUCCINE
I always have a package of frozen chicken breasts on hand for making this entree. But leftover chicken or turkey works fine.-Marilyn Janssen, Dawson Creek, British Columbia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a skillet, brown chicken on both sides in butter and oil; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute onion until tender. Add basil, garlic, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. stir in broth, cream, parsley an tomatoes. Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. , Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Arrange chicken over fettuccine; serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 105mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right pasta: Fettuccine is a wide, flat noodle that pairs well with the rich sauce in this dish. If you don't have fettuccine, you can substitute another type of pasta, such as linguine or spaghetti.
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as dill and parsley, add a bright, flavorful touch to this dish. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use only half the amount.
- Toast the nuts: Toasting the nuts enhances their flavor and makes them more fragrant. You can toast the nuts in a skillet over medium heat, or in a toaster oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
- Make the sauce ahead of time: The sauce for this dish can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Conclusion:
Chicken fettuccine with nuts and dill is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and toasted nuts is sure to please everyone at the table. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even more flavorful and enjoyable.
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