Main Dishes

CHICKEN ALLA BOSCAIOLA

Martha Pesa
May 06, 2013
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Pasta alla Boscaiola, or “’Woodman’s Pasta”, is a classic Italian dish that typically combines mushrooms, pancetta, parmesan and cream to create an earthy, creamy sauce. There are many variations of this dish – some with tomatoes added, some with ham rather than pancetta, others vary the herbs used for flavor. We added chicken to our version and substituted bacon for the pancetta as that was what we had on hand – but we’re sure the pancetta would be equally as delicious. This dish is creamy, fl

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1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
½ pound bacon chopped (about 8 slices)
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms (baby bella, button or shitake)
1 cup diced onions
1 clove chopped garlic
1/8 cup sherry
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil (or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped)
1 Tablespoon fresh Italian flat leaf parsley chopped
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 pound fettuccini
1 Tablespoon fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped to garnish dish
In a large sauté pan over medium high heat, combine 1 tablespoon each of olive oil and butter until melted and frothy. Working in two batches, add in chicken and brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per...
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Nutritions

Calories
1118

Sodium
1967mg
81% DV

Fat
89g
137% DV

Protein
47g
95% DV

Carbs
18g
6% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV
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