BISTRO CHICKEN FETTUCCINE

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This is one of my go-to weeknight meals made from pantry ingredients. Every bite makes me think of France. -Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 pound uncooked fettuccine
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-in. strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/4 pound prosciutto, julienned
1 shallot, minced (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

Cook fettuccine according to package directions for al dente; drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water. Transfer to a serving platter; keep warm., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet; cook and stir until no longer pink, 4-6 minutes. Remove chicken. Add remaining oil to skillet; stir in next 5 ingredients and saute 4-6 minutes. Return chicken to skillet., Stir in wine and mustard. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced slightly, 2-4 minutes. Pour chicken mixture over fettuccine; add cheese and tarragon. Toss to combine, adding enough reserved pasta water to moisten pasta. Top with toasted walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.