Mari’s Chicken and Pasta

I invented this recipe years ago when I tried to duplicate this wonderful pasta dish at a favorite restaurant that my husband and I frequent. It’s a fabulous change of taste, very yummy.

Original recipe makes 6 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomato
2 green onions, minced
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    35 mins

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat saute chicken and garlic in oil until brown and cooked thoroughly. Add chicken broth, white wine, peas, and parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and add tomatoes, onions and cayenne pepper. Toss sauce with cooked pasta. Serve topped with Romano cheese and more sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 481 kcal
Carbohydrates: 48.8 g
Cholesterol: 96 mg
Fat: 7 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Protein: 47.5 g
Sodium: 202 mg