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One Pot Chicken Fettuccine

One pot chicken fettuccine - the image is a close-up of a bowl of pasta dish. the pasta appears to be fettuccine alfredo, with chunks of chicken and spinach mixed in. the dish is garnished with grated parmesan cheese and red chili flakes. the bowl is black and is sitting on a wooden table. the background is blurred, but it seems to be a rustic kitchen countertop.

A creamy and comforting one pot chicken fettuccine pasta dish that combines tender chicken, fettuccine noodles, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce all cooked together for an easy and delicious meal.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces fettuccine pasta, broken in half
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Season chicken pieces with salt and black pepper.
Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Add broken fettuccine pasta, dried Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes to the skillet.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the cooked chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts, stirring gently to combine.
Remove from heat and let the pasta rest for 2 minutes before serving.