Name: Creamy Fettuccine Pasta with Tender Chicken and Gorgonzola Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 8 oz fettuccine pasta; 2 chicken breasts, diced; 2 leeks, sliced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled; 2 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

Creamy Fettuccine Pasta with Tender Chicken and Gorgonzola Cheese

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Indulge in the creamy goodness of this fettuccine pasta dish, loaded with succulent chicken pieces, flavorful leeks, and tangy gorgonzola cheese. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a special gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

8 oz fettuccine pasta
2 chicken breasts, diced
2 leeks, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through.
Add sliced leeks to the skillet and sauté until softened.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add gorgonzola cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
Toss in the cooked fettuccine pasta and coat evenly with the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the fettuccine with chicken, leeks, and gorgonzola hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Enjoy this delicious and comforting pasta dish!

Interesting Facts

Gorgonzola cheese adds a rich and tangy flavor to the dish.

Leeks bring a subtle onion-like taste and a mild sweetness to the pasta.

This recipe combines Italian pasta traditions with American culinary influences.