CREAMY FETTUCCINI PRIMAVERA

Creamy Fettuccini Primavera image

For a delicious way to get your family to eat their veggies, try this creamy pasta dish featuring crisp-tender veggies and juicy chunks of chicken.-Taste of Home Cooking School, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) fettuccine, cooked and drained
1 cup small broccoli florets
10 asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch strips
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup snow peas
1/2 cup sweet red pepper strips
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook fettuccine according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, place broccoli and asparagus in a small microwave-safe bowl. Add water; cover and cook on high for 2 minutes. Immediately rinse vegetables with cold water; drain thoroughly. Set aside. , In a large skillet, stir-fry chicken in 2 tablespoons butter for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. , In same skillet, cook zucchini, carrots, mushrooms, snow peas, red pepper, green onions and garlic in remaining butter and olive oil until tender. Transfer vegetables, including broccoli and asparagus, to a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. , In same skillet, bring cream to a boil. Boil for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add cooked fettuccine and parsley to cream; toss until noodles are coated. Add fettuccine mixture to vegetables. Add chicken and toss to combine. Place on serving platter. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1182 calories, Fat 75g fat (42g saturated fat), Cholesterol 248mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 96g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 38g protein.