Chicken & Shrimp Fettuccine

Saucy and special, this hearty pasta works as well for Wednesday night as it does for a Saturday dinner with company. You'll love the rich combination of bacon, chicken, shrimp and fresh baby spinach.

Chicken & Shrimp Fettuccine

Average Rating: 4.558823

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 4 bacon strips, chopped
  • 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, drained
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • 3/4 pound peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp

Instructions

  • 1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon; drain, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings.
  • 2. In the same skillet, saute chicken in reserved drippings until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm.
  • 3. Add the tomatoes, spinach, cream, sage and 1/4 cup cheese to the skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until slightly thickened and spinach is wilted. Drain fettuccine and add to skillet. Stir in the chicken and shrimp; heat through. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with bacon and remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 483 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 169mg cholesterol, 601mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.