Ingredients
- 1 pound linguine
- 1/4 cup kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons Essence, recipe follows
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped habanero pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion tops
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
Set a large 1-gallon stock pot of water to a boil and add the kosher salt. Place the linguine in the pot and stir until the water returns to a boil. Cook the pasta until tender, but with a bit of resistance (al dente), about 12 minutes.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Essence and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Add the onions and habaneros to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of Essence, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil. Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, linguine and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and add the green onions, Parmesan and parsley and toss to blend. Serve immediately.
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By Mizmv411
Brooklyn, NY
on February 05, 2012
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This was very tasty and different, also very easy. I made the essence and erred on side of making it spicy (generous with chili powder and used fresh ground black pepper. Really don't like rich creamy pasta, so substituted fat free milk and 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt for the heavy cream and it was great! Light, a little creamy, with a little tang. Will make this again, next time will try shrimp.
By aberik
on February 01, 2012
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This is one of out all time favorite pasta dish!! I like to add more Emeril Essence than what it calls for, and sometimes leave out the parsley or green onions if we don't get to the store or have them at home. Omitting them doesn't drastically change the flavor. Again, this is one of our favorites!!!! And everyone we have made this for likes it too.
By Ross2012
on January 30, 2012
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Simply outstanding! We make it at least once a month.
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