Linguine with Creamy Chicken and Walnuts

Linguine with Creamy Chicken and Walnuts
Linguine with Creamy Chicken and Walnuts might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe covers 17% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 6 servings with 341 calories, 27g of protein, and 13g of fat each. A mixture of mushrooms, butter, roasted chicken breast, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 21 minutes.

Instructions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
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While pasta cooks, combine water and flour in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk.
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3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add garlic and mushrooms; saut 2 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
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Add milk and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and cook 3 minutes or until cream cheese melts and sauce is smooth, stirring constantly with a whisk. Stir in flour mixture.
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6
Add nutmeg and chicken. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken, stirring occasionally.
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Add butter, stirring until butter melts.
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Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta; sprinkle with walnuts before serving.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In21 m.
Servings6
Health Score12
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