fettuccine chicken & tomato dinner

Auburn, AL
Updated on Apr 28, 2023

Made this recipe from what I had in my fridge and pantry. Very good, if I do say so myself!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

A very light and colorful summer dinner that anyone would enjoy. This recipe is a terrific way to make something truly special (and tasty!) from common ingredients we all have on hand.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces fettuccine, uncooked
  • 2 large chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 - zucchini (approximately 5 in. long and 1 to 1 1/2 in. in diameter)
  • 4 - yellow squash (same size as above)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes w/Italian seasoning (5.5 oz each)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

How To Make fettuccine chicken & tomato dinner

  • Draining cooked fettuccine.
    Step 1
    Prepare fettuccine per directions, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  • Cooked chicken cut into pieces.
    Step 2
    Cook chicken on med/high heat in a non-stick skillet until done. Set aside until cool to the touch. Dice chicken into pieces.
  • Onions diced; zucchini and squash cut into slices.
    Step 3
    Chop onion into large dice. Slice zucchini and yellow squash into 1/4 inch medallions (may have to cut some of the squash medallions in half on the larger end).
  • Cooking zucchini in a skillet.
    Step 4
    In that same large skillet over medium heat, saute onion in canola oil. When almost translucent, add zucchini and water.
  • Squash, onions, and chicken added to the skillet.
    Step 5
    Add chicken, yellow squash, garlic, and dried Italian seasoning. Cook until squash and zucchini are desired tenderness.
  • Tomatoes added to the skillet.
    Step 6
    Add both cans of tomatoes and continue cooking until heated through.
  • Cooked fettuccine mixed into the skillet.
    Step 7
    Add cooked fettuccine and toss to blend. Sprinkle with Parmesan before serving.

Discover More

Category: Chicken
Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian
Keyword: #Onion
Keyword: #zucchini
Keyword: #tomatoes
Keyword: #fettuccine
Keyword: #chicken
Collection: Summer Recipes
Collection: Fresh Finds
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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