CHICKEN PECAN FETTUCCINE

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I was given this by my niece and its so good,the toasted pecans make such a difference

Provided by janet s

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1/4 c butter
3 c sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
10 oz fettucine, uncooked pasta
1/2 c butter, melted
1 large egg, yolk only
2/3 c half and half
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 tsp each, salt and black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2/3 c parmesan cheese
1 c chopped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet Add chicken pieces and sauté until lightly browned then remove chicken from skillet and set aside
  • 2. To the pan drippings in the skillet add the mushrooms,1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and sauté till tender
  • 3. Add chicken back to the skillet with the mushrooms and simmer about 20 minutes till chicken is done
  • 4. Cook fettuccini according to the package directions on the box then drain the pasta and set aside for a minute
  • 5. In the pasta pan combine the 1/2 cup of butter and next six ingredients and heat until hot, not boiling, on stove
  • 6. Stir in the drained pasta and toss Add the cheese and mix well
  • 7. Serve on a platter and sprinkle with the toasted pecans
  • 8. Note: to toast the pecans I put them in a iron skillet on medium heat and stirred every few minutes to keep from burning, they turned out perfect without any butter or oil in the skillet

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