Basil Pasta - Fettucine, Mushrooms and Chicken With Basil CreamThis basil pasta recipe combines fettucine, mushrooms and chicken with basil cream sauce to create a simple but elegant meal. In fact, this meal is so impressive you can serve it for a romantic Valentine dinner. It will impress your special someone without a lot of fuss.Ingredients:
Preparation:Cook the fettucine according to package directions. Meanwhile, puree the basil, 3 whole garlic cloves, pine nuts and 1/3 cup olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Saute the chicken, 2 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside. To the same skillet add the wine, chopped garlic, mushrooms, basil mixture and cream. Bring to a boil. Continue boiling until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. While the cream mixture is thickening, slice the chicken breasts into 1/2 inch strips. Return the chicken to the skillet. Add the Romano cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Drain the fettucine and place in a serving bowl. Top with the chicken and cream and serve. Other Basil Recipe Dinner IdeasBasilBasics has a whole range of basil dinner recipes you might want to give a try, from chicken dishes to pasta dishes and Thai recipes. There are even basil recipes you can fix quickly when you are pinched for time. These recipes are signified with a "*". Give them a try and we'd love to hear what you think. You can leave your thoughts at the bottom of the page.
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