Jalapeno Lime Chicken Alfredo With Cilantro

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Linguine, Cooked Until Al Dente
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1/2 whole Onion, Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1-2 whole JalapeƱos, Diced and Seeds Removed. (I use 2 when they are milder and 1 when they are hotter.)
  • 2 whole Chicken Breast, Cubed
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 whole Limes, Juiced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 bunch Cilantro, Chopped
  • Additional Cilantro And Lime For Garnish

Directions

  1. In large saute pan heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
  2. Add onion, garlic and jalapeno. Saute until onions start to caramelize.
  3. Add chicken breast, cumin and salt. Cook until chicken starts to lightly brown.
  4. Reduce heat to low add lime juice and cook chicken until cooked through.
  5. Add cream to chicken, stir to coat chicken and heat cream.
  6. Add cooked linguine, parmesan cheese and cilantro.
  7. Toss to coat, stir until heated through.
  8. Garnish with additional cilantro and lime.

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