Chicken Pesto Fettuccine
Brown-Sugar Carrots and Sliced Apples
Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg fettuccine
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup creamy pesto
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook, stirring occasonally, until browned.
- Add broth, cream, and pesto; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened and chicken is done. Toss mixture with hot cooked pasta.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (16-oz) pkg baby carrots
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 3 Honeycrisp apples, sliced
Side Dish Instructions
- Combine carrots and water to cover in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes.
- Drain carrots, and return to pan. Add butter and brown sugar. Cook, stirring, until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve apples on each plate.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
803
|
125
|
928
|
| Fat (g) | 38 | 4 | 42 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Protein (g) | 47 | 1 | 48 |
| Carb (g) | 63 | 23 | 86 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 528 | 92 | 620 |
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