Fusilli ao Molho de Frango

Fusilli ao Molho de Frango is a delightful Brazilian pasta dish featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce, perfectly coated over spiraled fusilli. This comforting meal is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it ideal for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Fusilli pasta - 200 grams
• Chicken breast - 250 grams, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Bell pepper - 1, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Chicken broth - 150 ml
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Cook the fusilli pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add the minced garlic, chopped onion, and diced bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in the diced tomato and cook for another 2 minutes until softened.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Add the cooked fusilli to the skillet, tossing to combine and coat the pasta in the sauce. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 600
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Provides a good source of protein from chicken.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and dairy.

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