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Green Chile Cream Chicken Pasta


Rich yet spicy sauce that goes well with chicken and makes a unique pasta dish.

Cook spinach, drain well, and set aside. Prepare 1 pound of pasta. And, fry chicken in a 1/2 tablespoon butter and half tablespoon olive oil. For the sauce, melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour and stir mixture 2 minutes; do not brown. Gradually whisk in whipping cream and milk. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in spinach, cilantro, green onion, cumin, coriander, and red pepper. Puree in food processor until almost smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

By Alex Gibbons

Ingredients
6 servings

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1/2 10-ounce package frozen spinach
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter (divided)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 green onions
  • 1/2 pound frozen chopped green chile
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • 1 pound linguine