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Chicken Fettuccine with Nuts and Dill

3.8

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M'Eloise Waters of Yakima, Washington, writes: "Throughout the years, I have enjoyed so many 'R.S.V.P.' recipes, and now I have a request of my own: the chicken pasta from Spazzo Mediterranean Grill in Bellevue, Washington. It has fresh herbs, walnuts, almonds, and caramelized onions."

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 pounds chicken tenders, cut in half crosswise
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 onions, diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups whipping cream
3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
1 pound fettuccine
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in 2 batches, add chicken and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to bowl. Add onions to skillet and sauté until tender and golden, about 9 minutes. Add coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne and sauté 3 minutes. Add cream, walnuts, almonds, and chicken broth; simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.

    Step 2

    Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite. Drain well. Return to pot.

    Step 3

    Add sauce, chicken, half of dill, and half of parsley and toss to coat. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with remaining herbs and serve immediately.

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