cajun chicken pasta

(2 RATINGS)
48 Pinches
Big Stone Gap, VA
Updated on Mar 16, 2010

Spicy comfort food!

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • - emeril's brand seasoning or other cajun seasoning brand
  • 4 - green onions, sliced
  • 1 - roasted red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5 - button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream, or half and half
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - hot sauce, if desired
  • 1 tablespoon butter, for browning chicken
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • - cornstarch, for thickening sauce
  • - pasta (bowtie or penne)

How To Make cajun chicken pasta

  • Step 1
    Season chicken lightly on all sides with cajun seasoning.
  • Step 2
    In heavy skillet, brown chicken in a small amount of oil and butter.
  • Step 3
    Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Step 4
    Add heavy cream (or half and half). Add oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, and hot sauce and additional cajun seasoning to taste, if desired.
  • Step 5
    To thicken sauce: Make a slurry of cornstarch and water (2 tablespoons cornstarch to 4 tablespoons of water). Add to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, reduce heat.
  • Step 6
    Serve over pasta.

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