Garlic Chicken Pasta with Prosciutto |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil |
1/4 cup minced garlic |
5 tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
4 ounces prosciutto, cut into small pieces |
4 chicken breasts, grilled and cut into strips or cubes 2 pounds |
2 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced into small strips |
3/4 pound linguine |
1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan or romano |
5 roasted pasilla chiles, peeled, seeded and cut into strips |
2 roasted red peppers, peeled, seeded cut into strips |
fresh basil, chiffonade for garnish |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet and saute garlic until soft and light brown. Add tomatoes, proscuitto, chicken and butter; saute for about 5 to 10 minutes. Add basil, and saute for another 5 minutes. In a stockpot, bring water to boil and cook linguine until firm, al dente. Drain pasta and transfer to a bowl, add the chicken/tomato mixture, chiles, roasted peppers, and grated cheese; toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
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