Chicken Chili Fettuccine

Name: Chicken Chili Fettuccine
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Dinners, Italian Recipes
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 shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

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.”

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 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.

Originally published as Spicy Chicken and Spinach Fettuccine in Simple & Delicious September/October 2007

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4Huskers

Feb 16, 2013

This was very good and I made it exactly like the recipe says with the exception of mushrooms . . . didn't have any. I also made only half and it worked out perfect for the 2 of us. Next time I might add some Italian seasoning. It's a keeper!
SNageli

Mar 19, 2012

My family really liked this recipe. I did not have any fettuccine so I used linguine which worked perfectly. It was very quick to prepare which I really need on a weekday ;-)
mjlouk

Sep 25, 2010

This could be a 4 star recipe if you used fresh mushrooms and maybe add some more seasoning. I might also try adding a jar of salsa instead of one of the cans of tomatoes. I would also half this recipe as I got about 10-12 servings instead of 5.