Indulge in a culinary delight with our delectable fettuccine with chicken and bell pepper cream sauce. This tantalizing dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will captivate your taste buds from the very first bite. Tender chicken, sautéed bell peppers, and a luscious cream sauce come together in perfect harmony, creating a creamy and flavorful masterpiece. Accompanied by step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe promises an effortless cooking experience, allowing you to savor this culinary delight in the comfort of your own home. Additionally, discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian version with roasted vegetables and a spicy rendition with chipotle peppers, ensuring that there's a perfect recipe for every palate. Unleash your inner chef and embark on a culinary journey with our fettuccine extravaganza.
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CHICKEN PRIMAVERA ALFREDO
Sauteed chicken, mushrooms, and green and red peppers in a rich Alfredo sauce.
Provided by Carrie Asta-Pyros
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the fettuccine, bring back to a boil, and cook pasta over medium heat until cooked through but still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken and garlic in butter until chicken is browned. Add mushrooms, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until vegetables are tender.
- Melt remaining 1/2 cup butter with half the heavy cream in a large saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add Parmesan cheese, alternating with pieces of cream cheese, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining heavy cream, simmering until sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir chicken and vegetable mixture into cream sauce.
- Transfer pasta to the saucepan and stir in egg. Cook and stir for 1 minute and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 974 calories, Carbohydrate 61.5 g, Cholesterol 267.9 mg, Fat 70.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 43.1 g, Sodium 440.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
EASY CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA WITH BELL PEPPERS
This creamy chicken pasta with bell peppers is rich, filling, and so easy to make. It's a quick dinner that everyone will love.
Provided by Tracy
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large pot, boil water for pasta. Salt lightly and add rotini. Cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- While pasta cooks, grease a large pan with cooking spray or a drizzle of olive oil, and over medium heat, cook chicken and peppers together until chicken is cooked through and peppers are tender. If you prefer crunchier peppers, add them to your chicken after 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken and veggies to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat and add the half and half. Bring to a low simmer and allow to cook until it has reduced down and thickened just slightly, about 5 to 8 min. Remove from heat and add Parmesan, chives or green onions, oregano, basil, and salt.
- Add chicken back to the pan with the sauce, pour in the drained noodles, stir and serve. Top with more Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
RIGATONI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 30 seconds. Add the onion, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened, about 7 minutes.
- Add the chicken, basil, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the tomato sauce. Cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 4 minutes. Drizzle each serving with olive oil and top with basil and the cherry peppers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams
CREAMY CHICKEN FETTUCCINE
Convenient canned soup and process American cheese hurry along the assembly of this creamy sauce loaded with delicious chunks of chicken. -Melissa Cowser, Greenville, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Top with soups. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. , Stir in the cheese, olives and pimientos if desired. Cover and cook until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Serve with chicken; top with coarsely ground pepper if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 1151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
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
FETTUCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
Make and share this Fettucine With Chicken and Bell Pepper Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to plate.
- Add green and red bell peppers and onion to same skillet and saute until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to skillet and saute 4 minutes.
- Add whipping cream and chicken stock.
- Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
- Cut chicken into strips and add to sauce.
- Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes.
- Add basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate.
- Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite.
- Drain and return to pot.
- Add sauce and toss to coat.
- Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
- Makes 4 first-course servings.
CHICKEN ALFREDO
A quick and easy chicken alfredo dinner with broccoli, zucchini, and red bell pepper. The sauce is enriched by cream cheese.
Provided by LISABERG
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, melt cream cheese and butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir until smooth. Stir in milk, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3 minutes, or until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Mix in chicken, broccoli, zucchini, and red pepper. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Serve over fettuccine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 151.1 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 25 g, Sodium 354.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, RED ONION AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Toss chicken, 1 tablespoon cilantro and 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover; chill 1 hour.
- Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, bell peppers and poblano and sauté until just tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer vegetables to large bowl. Add chicken to same skillet and sauté over high heat until cooked through and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl with vegetables. Add cream and chipotle chilies to skillet and boil until reduced enough to coat spoon thickly, about 4 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain; return to pot.
- Add chicken mixture, cream mixture and remaining 1/2 cup cilantro to pasta in pot. Toss over medium-high heat until sauce coats pasta, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and toss to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
LOW CARB FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER CREAM SAUCE
This is a delicious low carb version of my neices lovely recipe: Fettuccine with Chicken and Bell Pepper Cream Sauce #143168. We serve ours over Miracle Noodles (no carbs), but it can also be served over low carb pasta or regular pasta for guests not counting carbs!
Provided by Likkel
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut each chicken breast into several strips, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate.
- Add green and red bell peppers and onion to same skillet and sauté until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and crushed red pepper to skillet and sauté 4 minutes. Add heavy cream and chicken stock. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 8 minutes.
- Cut chicken into thin strips and add to sauce. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 2 minutes. Add basil and 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate and then season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
- *For those not on a low carb diet, you can serve this over 8 oz. fettuccini. Just cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain and return to pot. Serve sauce over pasta.
- Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 414.5, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 151.8, Sodium 374.4, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.6, Protein 25
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, try to use organic, locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't Overcook the Chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Use a Quality Cream: The cream sauce is one of the key components of this dish, so it's important to use a good quality cream. Look for a cream that is at least 35% fat.
- Season to Taste: Don't be afraid to adjust the seasonings in the recipe to your own taste. Start with the amounts listed in the recipe and then add more or less as needed.
Conclusion:
Fettuccine with Chicken and Bell Pepper Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken and bell peppers add a nice touch of texture and flavor. Serve this dish with a side of bread or salad for a complete meal.
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