Fettuccine com Frango

Fettuccine com Frango is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish that combines tender chicken with creamy sauce and vibrant vegetables. This healthy twist brings together wholesome ingredients for a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Fettuccine pasta - 150 grams
• Chicken breast - 200 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Spinach - 50 grams
• Low-fat cream cheese - 50 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - for garnish

Steps

1. Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
4. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and black pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Stir in the sliced zucchini and diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
7. Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the low-fat cream cheese until melted and combined.
8. Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet, tossing to coat it in the creamy sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
9. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with fresh basil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Contains a variety of vegetables for essential vitamins and minerals.

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