Whether you're serving family, guests or your loved one for date night, it's the perfect dish. It's so quick and easy, it makes a wonderful weeknight meal.
1 large or 2 small chicken breasts
1 lb. fettuccini
3 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ c. chicken stock
1 garlic clove, minced
1 ½ c. heavy cream
1 c. Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded or grated
freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
¼ c. parsley, chopped
Wash chicken breasts; pat dry with paper towels; cut into thin strips.
Cook fettuccine pasta in well salted boiling water according to package instructions; drain; set aside.
While pasta is cooking, heat a large, non-stick pan with olive oil added; add chicken strips. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side on medium heat until golden brown; remove chicken from pan; set aside.
Add minced garlic to the same pan; saute for 3 minutes. Deglaze pan with chicken stock; add lemon juice; bring to boil. Add heavy cream; add cooked pasta and chicken; add Parmesan cheese; stir until everything is well combined.
Serve, garnished with chopped parsley.
2 servings.