Southern Penne Pasta With Chicken

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3/4 lb barilla penne pasta
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces heavy cream
• 1 green bell pepper, julienne
• 1 red bell pepper, julienne
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 cook barilla penne pasta according to package directions.
• 2 drain; set aside.
• 3 meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 4 add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
• 5 add garlic, onions, cajun seasoning and ground black and cayenne peppers.
• 6 add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine.
• 7 cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• 8 uncover; stir in cream and let simmer another 2-3 minutes.
• 9 stir in parmesan cheese.
• 10 remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.