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Jalapeño Lime Chicken Recipe

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Dec 23 2025

40m

Serves 2

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Recipe information

Make Jalapeño Lime Chicken in just 40m. Sautéed chicken breast served on linguine tossed with cilantro, fresh lime, tomatoes, and jalapeño lime cream sauce.

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Ingredients

Chicken

Pasta

Garnish

Preparation

Prepare the Chicken

1. Season the Chicken

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over both sides of the chicken breasts.

2. Sauté the Chicken

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice golden brown color. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Cook the Pasta

3. Boil Water

In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt.

4. Cook Linguine

Add linguine to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

Make the Cream Sauce

5. Combine Ingredients

In the same skillet used for the chicken, add minced garlic and chopped jalapeño. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

6. Add Cream and Lime Juice

Pour in the heavy cream and lime juice, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Season the Sauce

Add salt and chopped cilantro to the sauce, stirring until well mixed. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Combine and Serve

8. Toss Pasta

Add the cooked linguine to the cream sauce, tossing to coat the pasta evenly.

9. Slice Chicken

Slice the sautéed chicken breasts into strips.

10. Serve the Dish

Plate the linguine tossed in cream sauce, top with sliced chicken, diced tomatoes, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

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