jalapeno-cilantro spaghetti w. lime chicken
 
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Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
  • ½ package whole wheat spaghetti
  • 1-2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, both sides seasoned with salt and pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • ½ yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded and deveined
  • 1 cup fat-free milk
  • Roux: 2 tbsp. flour whisked together with 3-4 tbsp. water
  • ¼ - ½ cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 2-3 limes, or to taste
  • ⅔ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, if desired
Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain spaghetti, then return to pot.
  2. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, then add 1-2 tbsp. olive oil. Add chicken and cook until done, about 5-6 minutes per side. Halfway through cooking, add juice of 1 lime to pan. Remove chicken from skillet and cut into cubes.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic and jalapeno; saute until translucent and aromatic, about 6-8 minutes. Add milk and roux to the vegetables and mix. Continue cooking for a few minutes, then add chicken broth and lime juice, to taste. Let sauce thicken, then add cilantro, Parmesan and diced chicken; season with salt and pepper. Season with red pepper flakes, if desired. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges; serve hot.
Recipe by sweet caroline's cooking at https://sweetcarolinescooking.com/2014/06/24/cant-go-wrong-jalapeno-cilantro-spaghetti-w-lime-chicken/