Bayou Chicken Pasta

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2006

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
26 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 26 min
Total:: 41 min

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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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V brooklynn, NY 11-18-2009
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Easy and DELICIOUS
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've had great experiences at Emeril's restaurant in South Beach and I love Louisiana-style food, so I figured I couldn't go... wrong with this. I have tried this recipe at least 4 times with slightly different variations and have NEVER been disappointed, and I am a VERY picky eater. It's also easy to make this recipe healthier, by reducing the amount of cream and replacing it with some chicken broth, reducing the amount of salt slightly, halving the amount of butter and adding more veggies. I've tried all of these and the taste has only been slightly different, so no need for all the fat. Tonite, I added yellow peppers and included a teaspoon of cayenne b/c I was out of habanero (or scoth bonnets as we call them in the Caribbean) but it was just as delicious. In fact, the addition of julienne yellow pepper makes it taste very similar to one of my favorite dishes at Cheesecake Factory, the "Louisiana Chicken Pasta." Thanks Emeril!!!Read more
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Joselyn Detroit, MI 11-09-2009
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Great Recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I also loved this recipe but highly encourge to use less salt.
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Alexandra orlando, FL 11-08-2009
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YUMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is one of my family favorites, so easy to make. The only change that a made was that I use more essence =0)
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Jenny Woodridge, IL 11-05-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for dinner tonight and it turned out delicious! This dish is simple to make and quick to be prepared. Just... follow the direction and enjoy this creamy and spicy "under 30 minute" meal! Happy Eating!Read more
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Sherelle Baltimore, MD 10-10-2009
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very good and I had most of the ingredients already!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This wasn't a recipe w/ crazy ingredients that I would have to hunt for in the grocery store. My husband and I loved it and... will definitely be making it again!!!Read more
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bob philadlephia, PA 10-05-2009
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Lots of flavor..... loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband went crazy over this pasta. I don't think it is too hot or spicy. My 15 month old baby wolfed down the chicken and... seemed to really love it. I have always had great luck with Emeril's recipes. THANK YOU!!!!Read more