Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Chicken Fettuccine with Chicken, Leeks, and Gorgonzola 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews 2 Photos This delicious, rich, and creamy Gorgonzola fettuccine pasta dish is one of my very favorites. It's also wonderful the next day if you are lucky enough to have leftovers! Omit the chicken for a delicious vegetarian dish. You can also use multi-colored fettuccine pasta. Submitted by Robin Updated on January 14, 2022 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 (12 ounce) package dry spinach fettuccine 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 tablespoon butter 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 large leeks, chopped, or more to taste 2 cloves garlic, chopped, or more to taste 1 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy whipping cream ⅓ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch chopped fresh parsley for garnish Directions Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Set aside and keep warm. Heat remaining tablespoon olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and leeks; cook and stir until leeks are tender and chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes more. Pour in heavy cream. Reduce heat; let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir Gorgonzola cheese and walnuts into the skillet with the chicken; continue to simmer until cheese has melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with cooked pasta. Top with parsley. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 616 Calories 34g Fat 52g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 616 % Daily Value * Total Fat 34g 43% Saturated Fat 14g 71% Cholesterol 114mg 38% Sodium 398mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 52g 19% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 4g Protein 29g 58% Vitamin C 20mg 22% Calcium 150mg 12% Iron 4mg 23% Potassium 459mg 10% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.