Jalapeño Lime Chicken Recipe
Sautéed chicken breast served on linguine tossed with cilantro, fresh lime, tomatoes, and jalapeño lime cream sauce.
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Pasta
Cream Sauce
Garnish
Method
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
- 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.