Lunch: Fettuccine with Chicken, Spinach, and Creamy Orange Sauce

Just one tablespoon of cream per person gives this fettuccine a luxurious taste and texture.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health and fertility benefits of Fettuccine with Chicken, Spinach, and Creamy Orange Sauce

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility.

Ingredients

2 tbsp. Cooking oil
4 boneless
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper
10 oz. prewashed spinach
2 cloves garlic
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1/2 tsp. grated orange zest
1 tbsp. orange juice
1/4 c. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
1/4 c. heavy cream
1/2 lb. fettuccine

Instructions

In a large nonstick frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat. Season the chicken with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Sauté until just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan.
Remove any tough stems from the spinach. In the same pan used for the chicken, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat. Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the spinach, let it wilt, and stir in 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the zest, orange juice, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2 minutes and then add the cream, the chicken, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Remove from the heat.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fettuccine until just done, about 12 minutes. Drain the pasta and toss with the chicken and sauce.
Wine Recommendation: A zippy white wine with good acidity will pair nicely with the spinach and orange flavors. Look for an Italian Arneis or a pinot grigio from the Collio region. Or, for something completely different, select a white Graves from France.

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