Fettuccine with Chicken, Leeks, and Gorgonzola

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This delicious, rich, and creamy Gorgonzola fettuccine pasta dish is one of my very favorites. It's also wonderful the next day if you are lucky enough to have leftovers! Omit the chicken for a delicious vegetarian dish. You can also use multi-colored fettuccine pasta.

Submitted by Robin

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package dry spinach fettuccine
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon butter
2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 large leeks, chopped, or more to taste
2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
½ cup chopped toasted walnuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside and keep warm.
Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and leeks; cook and stir until leeks are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in heavy cream. Reduce heat; let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts into the skillet with the chicken; continue to simmer until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta. Top with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

616	Calories
34g	Fat
52g	Carbs
29g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 616
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g	43%
Saturated Fat 14g	71%
Cholesterol 114mg	38%
Sodium 398mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 52g	19%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 29g	58%
Vitamin C 20mg	22%
Calcium 150mg	12%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 459mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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