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Creamy Linguine with Cilantro Chicken
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5 from 2 votes

Creamy Linguine with Cilantro Chicken

Author: Marinka
This Creamy Linguine with Cilantro Chicken is a very delicious recipe. The dish has a wonderful flavor combination of onion, red bell pepper, garlic and cilantro. It is surprisingly creamy, with crunchy bell peppers and just a hint of heat, if you like.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chicken breast without skin
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bundle cilantro finely chopped
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 garlic (NOTE 1) minced
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream (NOTE 2)
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper optional
  • 3 ounces linguine pasta
  • 4 ounces Gouda cheese (NOTE 3)
  • salt and pepper
  • nutmeg optional

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken in strips and wash the cilantro and chop it. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and add chopped cilantro, together with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper. Mix and refrigerate for a couple of hours or even overnight.
  • Chop the onion and the bell pepper in similar shape, mince the garlic and half the jalapeno pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet and add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and half the jalapeno pepper; saute until just tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Add chicken to skillet and saute over high heat until cooked through. Add chicken to bowl of vegetables and keep warm.
  • Cook pasta according to directions on the packaging until al dente and drain.
  • Add cream to the skillet and deglaze the fond by stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan. Simmer for a few minutes. Add the grated cheese and allow the cheese to melt.
  • Add chicken/vegetables mixture to skillet. Discard Jalapeno pepper half and add pasta to skillet. Toss to coat pasta with sauce.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and nutmeg if you prefer.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  1. Use garlic paste instead of fresh garlic.
  2. Use whipping cream or a combination of half & half and whipping cream. Half & half can curdle, so do not boil.
  3. Use mild Gouda cheese, mild cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese, Fontina cheese or Monterey Jack cheese

Nutrition

Calories: 777kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 618mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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