spring fettuccine with morels and grilled chicken
We had morels growing in the back yard, I was so excited! This is the first year we ever had them, so I made sure to carefully examine them to confirm that we indeed had the edible variety growing back there, and they certainly were! I was so excited and I quickly went to work in the kitchen to come up with the perfect recipe to show off these wonderful, wild mushrooms. You can always make this with regular button or crimini mushrooms and it would be delicious, but if you ever get a chance to try them with the morel mushrooms, I highly recommend them in this dish!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8-10 ounces fresh morel mushrooms
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 8 stalks fresh asparagus, cut into 1-2 inch slices
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup frozen English peas
- 1 bunch spring onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cups cooked and sliced grilled chicken (I use Tyson frozen, but you can grill your own)
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley, to garnish
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, to garnish
How To Make spring fettuccine with morels and grilled chicken
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Step 1Examine and correctly identify your morels. They will be hollow with an attached cap. Thoroughly wash away any dirt and debris and chop coarsely.
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Step 2Cook fettucine according to package directions until done. Rise and drain; set aside.
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Step 3Meanwhile, in a large, deep skillet, melt 1 Tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Cook morels and asparagus in the hot butter for 6 to 8 minutes or until just tender. Salt and pepper, to taste. Remove mixture to a bowl and set aside.
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Step 4Melt remaining butter in the pan. Add flour and whisk together for a few minutes until flour is just beginning to brown.
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Step 5Add broth and cream to the skillet and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
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Step 6Return morels and asparagus to skillet and add peas, spring onions, and cooked chicken. Cook for just a moment more until peas are thawed and chicken is warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 7Plate pasta and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and grated Parmesan.
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Culture:
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Method:
Stove Top
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