Chicken and Shrimp Linguine |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This recipe is a delicious and creamy dish with both shrimp and chicken. Serve with a loaf of crusty bread and a tossed green salad, if desired. Ingredients:
1 pound linguini pasta |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 pinch cayenne pepper |
1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
4 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup milk |
1 cup heavy cream |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
2 cloves garlic, chopped |
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into cubes |
3/4 cup white wine |
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined |
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
2. In a small bowl, combine nutmeg, cayenne pepper, onion powder and pepper; set aside.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add 1/2 of the spice mixture, milk and cream. Heat until sauce thickens; set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add garlic, chicken, wine and remaining spice; cook until chicken is no longer pink. Remove chicken from pan and cook shrimp.
5. Deglaze pan by adding some wine and heating it for 2 to 3 minutes; add the cream sauce and reheat if needed. Pour sauce over hot linguine and add chicken mixture and shrimp.
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