Ingredients
2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 Tyson® Individually Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 c. whole milk
2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
8 oz. fettuccine
1/2 c. heavy cream
1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
pinch Cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. freshly chopped dill
2 tbsp. freshly chopped chives, plus more for garnish
4 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked
Preparation
Step 1In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season frozen chicken all over with salt and pepper and add to skillet. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then flip chicken and cover again, cooking for an additional 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and let cool slightly; thinly slice.Step 2Meanwhile, return skillet to medium heat and add garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 1 minute. Pour milk and broth into skillet, season with salt and pepper, and bring up to a simmer. Add fettuccine and simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, until al dente, about 12 minutes. Step 3Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and a pinch of cayenne until combined. Simmer until sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, dill, chives, and sliced chicken. Garnish with bacon and more chives.
Frozen chicken, like all other meat, needs proper seasoning. Make sure to hit both sides of your chicken breast with a generous amount of your chosen flavor-boosters. We used kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper for this recipe, but virtually any of your go-to dried herbs and spices will work their magic. Made this? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!
