Creamy Cilantro Lime Chicken Pasta Dinner

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cilantro lime chicken pasta, lime chicken, chicken pasta

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: people

Calories: 607kcal

Author: Laureen King

Chicken and pasta tossed together in a creamy Alfredo sauce seasoned with fresh cilantro and zesty lime.

2 chicken breasts about 1 pound
2 teaspoons roasted garlic herb seasoning
3 limes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro finely chopped finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper chopped
1 1/2 cups Alfredo sauce I made my own, but store bought Alfredo Sauce will also work
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 oz linguine pasta
1/4 cup white wine can substitute 1/4 cup chicken broth
fresh ground pepper

Start a large pot of water boiling for the pasta.
Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces. Place in a bowl.
Grate 2 limes to make 1 teaspoon of lime zest and squeeze to make a 1/4 cup of lime juice.
Toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the roasted garlic herb seasoning and lime zest.
Start the pasta cooking while you fry the chicken.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook over medium-high heat until the chicken is done. (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.
Using the same pan, add the white wine and lime juice. Scrape all browned bits from bottom of pan.
Stir in the alfredo sauce, bell peppers, peas and 1/4 cup of fresh cilantro. Simmer for 4-5 minutes until peppers and peas are tender.
Add the chicken back to pan and the cooked pasta. Toss to combine.
Serve the chicken and pasta by topping with 1 tablespoon of grated parmesan cheese and a dollop of salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Check out this great recipe for homemade Alfredo Sauce.