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.