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Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

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Note: This high-calorie recipe is especially for kids with cystic fibrosis (CF). Kids with CF often need to consume additional calories to help them meet their nutritional needs.

This high-calorie, high-protein meal is quick and easy to make.

Prep time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.75 oz.) can broccoli cheese soup
  • 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 c. whole milk
  • 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
  • 3 (6 oz.) cooked chicken breasts, diced
  • 6 oz. cooked fettuccine
  • 1 1/2 c. steamed broccoli

Directions:

  1. In a hot skillet, melt butter and sautégarlic for 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
  2. Stir in soup, heavy whipping cream, whole milk, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Heat sauce mixture until it boils.
  4. Add cooked chicken to sauce mixture.
  5. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  6. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  7. Toss with fettuccine and steamed broccoli.

Serves: 3

Serving size: 2 1/2 to 3 cups

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

842 calories
69 g protein
32 g fat
268 mg calcium
1064 mg sodium

Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.

Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/N, CNSD
Date reviewed: April 2003

Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.

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