Chicken Milano
Chicken Milano pairs tender sautéed chicken and fettuccine with a rich sun-dried tomato and basil cream sauce. Garlic butter lays a savory foundation while reduced skillet juices deepen the flavor, yielding a luscious, velvety coating for every strand of pasta. Ideal for a cozy dinner when you want something indulgent yet comforting.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Milano, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter; add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth; raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil, stirring. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 2
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the oil and sauté the chicken. Press the chicken occasionally with a slotted spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the meat feels springy and is no longer pink inside. Transfer to a board; cover and keep warm. Pour off the fat from the skillet.
- 3
In the same skillet over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil, stirring up the pan juices. Reduce slightly and add to the cream sauce; stir in the basil and adjust the seasonings to taste.
- 4
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly firm; drain, transfer to a bowl, and toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the sauce.
- 5
Slice each chicken breast on the diagonal into 2 to 3 pieces. Reheat the sauce gently if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving plates; top with the chicken and coat with the cream sauce; serve.
- Calories 690.51 kcal High 35%
- Protein 36.74 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 50.34 g 18%
- Total Fat 37.03 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 15.66 g High 78%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.56 mg High 48%
- Sodium 378.01 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 3.65 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 1.23 g --
- Added Sugars 0.07 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.53 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 607.95 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 27.34 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Chicken Milano is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Fettuccine Pasta. Each serving provides about 690.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Milano made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Fettuccine Pasta, Fresh Basil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Milano?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 690.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Milano easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Milano healthy?
- Chicken Milano has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 690.51 calories and 36.74 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 378.01 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.66 g (78% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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