Fettuccine With Sambuca & Cranberries

Submitted by Ginger 15

"This may sound unusual, but it is delicious. You have to like licorice, but it isn't over-powering because of the cream...enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 2 whole boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups whipping cream
• 1⁄4 cup sambuca liqueur
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice concentrate
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• salt & pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) can artichokes, drained & chopped (10-12 count)
• 3 ounces dried cranberries
• 1 lb fettuccine pasta
• fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
• orange zest (to garnish)

directions

1. In a large frying pan, heat butter & saute cubed chicken & garlic until barely cooked (do NOT over cook!).
2. Remove chicken from pan & set aside.
3. Add whipping cream, sambuca & orange juice to pan & stir well.
4. Add parmesan, nutmeg, salt & pepper, stirring until smooth.
5. Simmer for 5 minutes.
6. Add chopped artichokes, cranberries & chicken; simmer & stir for 10 minutes.
7. Cook fettucine according to package directions.
8. Carefully fold sauce into pasta & garnish with parsley & orange zest.