MOCK CHICKEN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO USING WHOLE WHEAT LINGUINE

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I created this recipe because DH cannot have milk, cream, or cream cheese. But he can have regular cheese. So, I had a hunk of fresh parmesan in the fridge, and an idea in my head. And this was the result.

Provided by Becky in Wisconsin

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup diced onion
4 chicken breasts, cubed
0.5 (13 1/4 ounce) package whole wheat linguine
4 tablespoons butter, use real butter not margarine
1/3-1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 -2 garlic clove, crushed
1/3 cup white wine or 1/3 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in oil. When softened add in chicken. Cook until no longer pink.
  • While you are cooking the chicken, you should be boiling your water for the pasta. Try to time it when they are done about the same time.
  • Remove chicken from pan with slotted spoon and set aside. Keep warm.
  • Turn the heat down as to not burn the butter. Add butter to skillet. Let it melt, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the wine or broth.
  • Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Return chicken and the pasta to the "sauce", and toss.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

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