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Serve sliced chicken with fresh fettuccine and steamed green beans; garnish with fresh rosemary.
 
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1 bunch  fresh spinach 
100 g  crumbly feta cheese 
1/3 cup  semi dried tomatoes 
4 large  chicken breast fillets 
4 slices  prosciutto 
2 Tbs  olive oil 
1/3 cup  dry white wine 
1/3 cup  thickened cream 
1 375g  packet fresh egg fettuccine 
300 g  green beans 
1 sprig  fresh rosemary for garnish 
 
1Blanch spinach and squeeze out excess liquid; drain on absorbent paper. Combine spinach, fetta and finely chopped semi-dried tomatoes in a bowl.
2Using a sharp knife, cut a small pocket in the side of each chicken breast. Divide spinach mixture among pockets, season with salt and pepper. Wrap one slice of prosciutto around each chicken breast.
3Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add chicken, cook over a high heat for about 10 mins, turning halfway through cooking or until prosciutto is crisp. Reduce heat to low; cover pan. Cook for about 10 mins or until chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken; keep warm. Discard fat from pan. Add wine; bring to boil. Stir in cream; simmer for about 5 mins or until sauce thickens.
4Meanwhile, add pasta to a large pan of boiling, salted water. Boil uncovered, according to instructions on packet. Drain well; return pasta to pan. Add sauce; toss well.
5Serve sliced chicken with fettuccine and steamed green beans; garnish with fresh rosemary.
 
Servings: 4
 
 Recipe Type
Low Carb, Main Dish, Poultry
 
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