Chicken Linguine with Spicy Tomato Sauce

4 - 6 Servings
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Cajun meets Italian in this spicy pasta dish.

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Chicken Linguine with Spicy Tomato Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil	15 ounces tomato sauce
1 whole fryer, cut into serving-size pieces	1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes undrained
Salt and pepper, to taste	6 ounces tomato paste
Cayenne pepper, to taste	1 tablespoon cornstarch, diluted in 1/4 cup cold water
4 large garlic cloves, minced	1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 large onion, diced	1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 green bell pepper, diced	1 teaspoon crushed bay leaf
3 green onions, sliced	1 pound cooked linguine
1/2 large jalapeno pepper, finely chopped	Garnish: fresh chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions for Chicken Linguine with Spicy Tomato Sauce

In an 8-quart-capacity Dutch oven or saucepot over medium heat, saute chicken in oil for 20 minutes, seasoning with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Remove chicken to a platter, and set aside.

Add garlic, onion, bell pepper, green onions and jalapeno pepper to oil remaining in the pot; saute 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and tomato paste; stir in cornstarch mixture and simmer 10 minutes.

Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot over low heat. Add 1/4 cup of liquid (water, red wine, or beer) to sauce. Add Italian seasoning, oregano and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked linguine with garlic bread; garnish with parsley or cilantro sprigs.

Serves 4 to 6

Main Ingredient: ChickenCuisine: Uncategorized