Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta

Ingredients and Weight:

• 250g Fettuccine pasta
• 8 Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless), about 500g
• 200g Cream cheese
• 1 Cup Grated parmesan cheese
• 2 Tbsp. Garlic, chopped
• 1 Cup Sliced mushrooms (your choice of type)
• 1 Tbsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 Tbsp. Butter
• 1 Cup Chicken broth or stock
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 20 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes
• Total: 50 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the butter and cook the chicken thighs until fully cooked and no longer red. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the garlic and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms are tender.
4. Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and combined.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Return the chicken to the pan and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss until fully coated.
7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming 8 servings)

• Calories: Approximately 450-500 calories per serving (depending on ingredients used)
• Fat: 16-20g
• Carbohydrates: 45-50g
• Protein: 25-30g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich sauce with a hint of garlic and mushroom flavor.
• The dish is hearty and satisfying, making it a great main course for a meal.
• The dish is ideal for those who enjoy pasta dishes with a creamy texture and rich flavor.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and rich, and the chicken was so tender."
2. "I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The garlic and mushrooms added a nice touch."
3. "This is definitely a keeper! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use fresh ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
• If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can omit the chicken or use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth.