Chicken Chili Fettuccine
This pasta dish features ingredients mild enough for kids, but tasty enough for grown-ups. The dish also works well for company. Cindy Cohen of Alta Loma, California writes, “Not only is it tasty, it has nice and colorful presentation.”5 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (9 ounces each) refrigerated fettuccine
- 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional
Directions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a
- large skillet, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add
- mushrooms and onion; saute 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is
- tender.
- Sprinkle with flour; cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and
- chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10
- minutes or until thickened.
- Drain fettuccine; toss with butter. Serve with chicken mixture;
- sprinkle with cheese if desired. Yield: 5 servings.
Wine: Medium-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a medium-bodied red wine such as Chianti,