Cajun Chicken Pasta

6 servings

25 min cook time

Ingredients:

1-2 lbs chicken breast

8 oz penne pasta

1 cup diced mushrooms

1/2 cup diced yellow or orange bell pepper

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

3 tbsp butter

1 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp minced garlic

3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste

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1. Boil pasta according to box instructions.

2. While pasta is cooking, heat 2 tbsp butter in a pan over medium heat.

3. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and Cajun seasoning.

4. Cut up chicken breast and add to pan. Cook for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked through.

5. Remove chicken from pan & add remaining butter to pan. Then add mushrooms, peppers, & minced garlic.

6. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Then add chicken broth, Worcestershire, heavy cream, and seasonings & bring to a light simmer.

7. Add Parmesan cheese, whisk to combine and let simmer another 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.

8. Turn off heat. Add the chicken & cooked pasta and stir to combine everything.

Enjoy!