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Fiesta Chicken Breasts

Prep Time: 10 min  |  Cook Time: 25 min  |  Servings: 6  |  Calories: 365
74 Chicken with Fettucini
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
25 min
Servings
6
Calories
365

Buttery fettuccine noodles are topped with hearty seasoned chicken breasts and covered in a creamy sauce made from chicken broth and sherry along with roasted red peppers. Top with a sprinkling of melted Sargento® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese for a perfectly velvety texture.

Ingredients
  • 12 oz. spinach fettuccine or linguine
  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 jar (7 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 green onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1-1/2 cups (6 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain well and transfer to serving platter; keep warm.
  2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Place chicken over fettuccine. Top with pepper strips; keep warm.
  3. Add green onion to drippings in skillet; cook 1 minute. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth, milk and wine. Heat to a boil and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until melted. Pour evenly over chicken, peppers and fettuccine. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts
6 Servings
Serving Size: (270g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 365
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.9 grams
Saturated Fat 9.8 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 4.7 grams
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 grams
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrates 25 grams
Dietary Fiber 3 grams
Protein 26 grams
Vitamin A 192RE
Vitamin C 43mg 72%
Calcium 282mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.