Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creole seasoned pasta blended with peppers and heavy cream into a delicious Cajun main dish.
Cuisine: American, French
Course: Lunches, Main Dishes, Side Dishes
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
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Servings 4

Ingredients:

  • 2 Chicken Breasts, boneless
  • 2 tsp Creole Seasoning
  • 4 Tbsp Prairie Farms unsalted butter
  • 8 oz Mushrooms, fresh, sliced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, sliced
  • 4 Green Onions, chopped
  • 3 Cups Prairie Farms Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 tsp basil, dried
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
  • 10 oz Penne Noodles
  • Parsley, fresh

Directions:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, just until al dente. Drain, and set aside.
  • Slice chicken breasts into strips, and season with Cajun seasoning. In a large, deep skillet over medium high heat, melt butter, then add chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms, red peppers, green peppers and green onions. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Blend in cream, lemon pepper seasoning and all spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until sauce thickens, stir occasionally.
  • Add cooked pasta and parmesan cheese. Stir to blend. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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