Chicken & Vegetable Fettuccine

  Chicken & Turkey

This is very simple to make when you have cooked a whole chicken and have leftovers. My boys always loved this comfort food, especially after a busy day of hockey! It's nice with a side salad and breadsticks.

Chicken & Vegetable Fettuccine

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 30 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12 ounces) fettuccine
  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Instructions

  • 1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain fettuccine; toss with 3 tablespoons butter.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat remaining butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in broth, cream, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook 8-10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  • 3. Stir in vegetables; return just to a boil. Stir in chicken; heat through. Serve with fettucine.

    Freeze option:
    Do not cook fettuccine. Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Prepare fettuccine as directed. Place chicken mixture in a saucepan or skillet; cook over medium-low heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. (Sauce may appear curdled initially, but will become smooth upon heating.) Serve with buttered fettuccine.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup pasta with 3/4 cup chicken mixture: 565 calories, 29g fat (17g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 954mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein.

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