Ingredients

3 sweet peppers , seeds removed ( red , yellow and green )
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , chopped
5 chicken thighs
5 chicken legs
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon concentrated tomato paste
3 1/2 fluid ounces chicken stock
salt , to taste
black pepper , to taste
1 lb fettuccine
Fettuccine Con Pollo Alla Romana is a classic Italian-inspired dish that translates to Fettuccine with Chicken in Roman-style. The dish is popular in Rome and is known for its delicious combination of tender chicken, sweet peppers, and fettuccine pasta in a creamy tomato-based sauce. The dish is rich and savory, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a celebration meal with family and friends.

Instructions

1.Begin by seasoning chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2.Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle with olive oil.
3.Once the skillet is hot enough, place the chicken in the skillet and cook until browned on both sides.
4.Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a plate to cool.
5.Add more olive oil to the skillet if needed and saute onion and garlic until fragrant.
6.Add sweet peppers to the skillet and saute them until tender.
7.Add white wine, tomato paste, and chicken stock to the skillet and stir.
8.Add salt and black pepper as per taste, and let the mixture simmer for a few minutes
9.Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
10.Meanwhile, cook fettuccine according to the package instructions and drain.
11.Once the chicken is cooked, add cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss everything together.
12.Serve the Fettuccine Con Pollo Alla Romana hot, garnished with some grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

This pasta dish is a one-pot meal, easy to make, and can be ready in no time.

It is rich and creamy with tender chicken, sweet peppers, and perfect al-dente fettuccine.

The dish can be customized as per taste by adding mushrooms, olives, or cream.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories, carbs, and fat.
It should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein and can be a part of a balanced diet.
Sweet peppers are loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They can support immunity, prevent disease, and reduce inflammation.
Fettuccine contains carbohydrates which provide energy to the body.

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