Healthy Chicken Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts

October 11, 2024 by healthy recipes, Updated October 11, 2024

This nutritious fettuccine dish combines tender chicken, fresh Brussels sprouts, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
• 1/2 cup unsalted chicken broth
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 10 ounces Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shaved (about 4 cups)
• 1 medium shallot, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (such as sauvignon blanc)
• 3 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and quartered
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves plus 2 tablespoons, divided

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the fettuccine according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1 cup of cooking water.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic, and salt until the cream cheese is in pea-sized chunks.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Brussels sprouts, shallot, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the Brussels sprouts are bright green and slightly softened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Add the wine and cook, stirring often, until most of it is evaporated, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in the broth mixture, cooking until the cream cheese melts and the sauce simmers lightly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute.
6. Combine the chicken, artichokes, fettuccine, and 1/2 cup of reserved cooking water. Toss constantly, adding the remaining 1/2 cup cooking water a splash at a time, until the fettuccine is well coated in sauce, about 2 minutes.
7. Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and 1/4 cup of basil. Toss to combine and top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: about 1 3/4 cups

• Calories: 561
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 101mg
• Carbohydrates: 57g
• Total Sugars: 6g
• Added Sugars: 0g
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 11g
• Sodium: 648mg
• Potassium: 825mg