FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES, BASIL AND PINE NUTS

Fettuccine With Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Basil and Pine Nuts image

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

600 g boneless chicken, cut into strips (without skin)
salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrated and sliced
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
500 g fettuccine (pasta)

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta.
Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken on both sides until it is golden brown.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Transfer the chicken to a warm plate and keep warm.
Turn the heat to medium and add the sun-dried tomatoes and the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the basil, pine nuts and lemon juice. Meanwhile, cook the pasta (in the boiling water) until it is al dente.
Drain and toss with the sun-dried tomato mixture.
Divide the pasta among the serving plates and arrange the chicken on top.
Sit back and enjoy your cooking now!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.2, Fat 30.2, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 145.1, Sodium 389.1, Carbohydrate 69.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 7.1, Protein 34.5