Bayou Chicken Pasta





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

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.


Amazing!

So I was just thinking about stopping by in that area, now I have a reason!

Mmmmmm yummmmeeeee

bossy bossy!

Imago said:

N O W !

As in NOW BITCH!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Is this going to be another one of those Protein Shake and banana experiences for me, but with greater laughs on your part?

Imago said:

I left the secret ingredient out.... Just 2 TBLS margarita mix sets
the dish off!

karmatornado said:

Packed the rest of the goods up for the son and his father is taking a lunch bag! Men!

Oh it sounds delicious.

But fucking eraclito has me on the worst diet ever. I can't eat anything fun or yummy.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Yes men love a well cooked meal and as pigish and chauvanistic as this sounds it tastes so much better made by a woman, especially a mother!

JustErin said:

Perhaps you need to pass the plan onto ME! Please.

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

It's not easy, babe.

No sugar, and no carbs for now.

I
am
dying.

JustErin said:

Yikes... Well, even vegatables have carbs... What do you eat?

This thread is actually going to catch fire soon.

WOOOOO i'm hungry now!!!

Answer your orgnotes Musey!

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Ok, here you go.

Eggs. Chicken and turkey. Spinach. Cauliflower. Oranges. Diet Pepsi.

YUM!



I know that there is method to this madness...but damn. I just want ONE cookie!

JustErin said:

Well, the spinach should carmalize nicely with a few splashes of pepsi...

Muse2NOPharaoh said:

Don't think I won't try it and see.

JustErin said: