Chicken & Shrimp Fettuccine |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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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. 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 |
Directions:
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 chicken juices run clear. 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. Yield: 5 servings.
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