Cajun Chicken Penne Pasta
Chicken and Cajun Alfredo Penne. Cooking in the kitchen: Meal Prep for the hubby’s lunch.
Recipe
Part One - Prep Chicken
Rinse and pat dry 3 chicken breast. Split chicken breasts in half. In a bowl add chicken breast, olive oil, Spice World Moroccan seasoning, paprika and creole seasoning. Rub in all seasoning well.
Sauté each side for 7-8 mins on medium-heat. Timing depends on size of chicken breast.
Part Two - Prep Pasta
I’m using Barilla Penne. Follow directions on the box.
Part Three - Prep Sauce
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp flour
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp diced pimentos
1 tsp Creole seasoning
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp Chicken bouillon
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups milk
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
Mix in all seasonings just like in the video.
Add pasta to the sauce. To help stretch… if necessary, add 1 cup of pre-made Alfredo sauce.
Dice chicken breast and mix in with pasta.
Add more parmesan cheese, parsley and red pepper flakes (to your taste).
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