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Chicken Boscaiola

Creamy Chicken Boscaiola: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Chicken Boscaiola - a creamy pasta dish with chicken, bacon, and mushrooms.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 650

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil Used for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Use unsalted for better control of salt
  • 4-6 strips Bacon Can substitute with pancetta or turkey bacon
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2-3 cloves Fresh Garlic Minced
  • ½ cup Dry Sherry Can be replaced with white wine or omitted
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter variant, use half-and-half
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • ¼ cup Fresh Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley For garnish
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for melting
For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Fettuccine Can substitute with penne or gluten-free pasta

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until shimmering. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add 4-6 strips of chopped bacon to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is golden brown and crispy.
  3. Once the bacon is crispy, add the bite-sized pieces of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring gently until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter, diced onions, and sliced baby bella mushrooms. Sauté the mixture for about 4-5 minutes until the onions become translucent and the mushrooms are tender.
  5. Stir in 2-3 cloves of minced garlic and ½ cup of dry sherry. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the liquid reduces slightly and the alcohol evaporates.
  6. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and ½ cup of sour cream into the skillet, stirring to combine all ingredients. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Bring back the cooked chicken and bacon to the pan, and season the sauce with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 1 teaspoon of basil. Simmer together for another 5 minutes.
  8. While the sauce is thickening, cook 8 ounces of fettuccine according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Aim for al dente, which usually takes about 8-10 minutes.
  9. Add the drained fettuccine to the skillet with the creamy chicken Boscaiola sauce. Gently toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the pasta is well coated.
  10. Finally, garnish your Creamy Chicken Boscaiola with freshly chopped Italian parsley and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 32gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider serving with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

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