Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach

                          Dinner recipe with nutritious chart

This recipe is a creamy, flavorful, and satisfying dinner option that combines protein-rich chicken, fiber-packed spinach, and whole-grain .....Read more

Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach

Ingredients:

- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 1 cup mixed mushrooms (button, cremini, shiitake), sliced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves

- 1 cup fettuccine pasta

- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

- 1/2 cup heavy cream

- Salt and pepper, to taste

- Olive oil, for cooking

Instructions:

1. Cook fettuccine pasta al dente, drain, and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté mushrooms and garlic until tender.

4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.

5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened.

6. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Add cooked fettuccine pasta and toss with the creamy mushroom sauce.

8. Return chicken to the skillet and toss everything together until well combined.

9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Variations:

- Add some diced bell peppers or cherry tomatoes for extra flavor and nutrients.

- Use different types of cheese, like mozzarella or feta, for a unique taste.

- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different protein option.

                                                Nutritious Chart

Here is the nutritious chart for Creamy Chicken Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Spinach:

Per serving (assuming 4 servings):

Calories: 420

Macronutrients:

- Protein: 37g (chicken, spinach, Parmesan cheese)

- Fat: 24g (heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, olive oil)

- Carbohydrates: 24g (fettuccine pasta, spinach, mushrooms)

Micronutrients:

- Fiber: 2g (spinach, mushrooms, fettuccine pasta)

- Sugar: 2g (naturally occurring from spinach and mushrooms)

- Sodium: 350mg (Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, chicken)

- Cholesterol: 80mg (chicken, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese)

Vitamins and Minerals:

- Vitamin A: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)

- Vitamin C: 40% of the DV

- Calcium: 30% of the DV

- Iron: 15% of the DV

- Potassium: 20% of the DV

Other nutrients:

- Antioxidants: High amount of antioxidants from spinach and mushrooms

- Probiotics: Present in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese