Prosciutto-Chicken Pasta

Yields:
4
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Crispy morsels of prosciutto will make you forget all about bacon.
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Ingredients
kosher salt
- 12 oz.
linguine
- 2 tsp.
extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 oz.
prosciutto, chopped
- 3/4 lb.
boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tsp.
dried oregano
- 2
cloves garlic, minced
- 1
head broccoli, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup
whole milk
- 1 cup
grated asiago cheese, plus more for garnish
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook linguine until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add prosciutto and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 4 to 5 minutes.Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Step 3Add chicken to skillet (with another swirl of oil, if necessary) and season generously with salt and pepper. Add oregano and stir until coated. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 6 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
- Step 4Add garlic to skillet and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add broccoli and 1/4 cup water and cook until tender, 3 minutes.
- Step 5Add milk, 1/2 cup reserved pasta water and Asiago to skillet and bring to a simmer to let thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add cooked linguine and toss until creamy, then add chicken and prosciutto and toss until combined (add more pasta water by the tablespoon if desired).
- Step 6Garnish with cheese and serve.
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