Pasta with chicken and walnuts

3 servings

25 minutes

Pasta with chicken and walnuts is a refined dish of Italian cuisine that combines the tender texture of chicken, the creamy richness of the sauce, and the nutty sweetness. The origins of this recipe trace back to Tuscan traditions where nuts are often used to add depth to flavors. Chicken simmered in cream acquires a velvety tenderness, while the addition of walnuts from jam adds a subtle caramel note. Delicate mozzarella harmoniously binds the ingredients, creating a stretchy creamy consistency. Al dente pasta absorbs the aromatic sauce, highlighting the dish's richness. Dill and Provençal herbs finish the composition with fresh notes, making pasta an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or elegant reception. This dish exemplifies a sophisticated gastronomic balance that will provide true enjoyment.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 594.9
• Proteins: 21g
• Fats: 40.4g
• Carbohydrates: 38.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 200 g
• Cream 20%: 400 ml
• Walnut jam: 50 g
• Dill: 10 g
• Pasta: 100 g
• Mozzarella cheese: 50 g

Cooking steps

1. Melt the butter.

2. Cut the chicken into strips and start frying. Pour in the cream, simmer, but ensure the chicken continues to fry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 200 g
   • Cream 20%: 400 ml

3. Add 1 finely chopped nut and the thinnest jam, and simmer.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnut jam: 50 g

4. Add grated mozzarella.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mozzarella cheese: 50 g

5. Boil the pasta until al dente.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 100 g

6. Add finely chopped dill and Provençal herbs to the chicken. If the chicken is ready, remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 10 g

7. Add pasta to the pan with chicken. Mix thoroughly. Garnish with greens.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pasta: 100 g