Lime Chicken with Cilantro Cream Sauce and Roasted Zucchini |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Chicken over roasted zucchini with a creamy cilantro sauce is a delicious dinner idea. The lime really brings everything together. A light pasta toss is the perfect accompaniment. Ingredients:
1/4 cup lime juice |
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper |
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves |
1 (8 ounce) package linguine |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
8 cherry tomatoes, quartered |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 large zucchini, quartered lengthwise |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
3 tablespoons butter |
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
1/4 cup white wine |
1/4 cup chicken broth |
2 tablespoons lime juice |
1/2 cup heavy cream |
1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. Whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the chicken breasts. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours, turning the chicken occasionally.
2. Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the linguine, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Transfer linguine to a large mixing bowl; add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the Parmesan cheese, and the quartered cherry tomatoes; toss until the pasta is evenly coated in oil.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts, turning once, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5. Meanwhile, lie the zucchini on a baking sheet. Coat the zucchini with 1 tablespoon olive oil with a pastry brush. Place zucchini on middle rack in the oven, and bake, turning every 5 minutes, until nicely browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cilantro and garlic, cook and stir 1 minute. Pour in the wine, chicken broth, and 2 tablespoons lime juice, and return to a simmer. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the sauce pan and stir in the cream and green onions; bring to a boil and remove from heat.
7. Lie the zucchini pieces side by side on a serving platter; lie the chicken breasts on the zucchini; pour the cilantro cream sauce over the chicken. Serve with the pasta on the side.
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