LINQUINE WITH CHICKEN, GARLIC AND BASIL

Linquine with Chicken, Garlic and Basil image

Categories Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup Olive Oil - 1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon (about)
3/4 pound Linguine
1 1/2 pounds Skinless Boneless Chicken Breasts, cut into think strips
2 pieces Poblano Chiles, seeded, cut into matchstick-size strips
3 pieces Plum Tomatoes, seeded, diced
1/2 cup Fresh Basil, thinly sliced
4 ounces Prosciutto, chopped
1/4 stick Butter
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

1. Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and saute until light golden brown, about 6 minutes. Strain oil into glass measuring cup to measure 1/4 cup. Set Aside.
2. Cook linguine in large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile heat reserved oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute 5 minutes.
4. Add poblanos and saute 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, 1/4 cup basil, prosciutto and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic and saute until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add butter and stir just until melted.
5. Drain linguine and place in large bowl. Add chicken mixture and 1/2 cup Parmesan; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup basil and 2 tablespoons cooked garlic. Serve with remaining parmesan.