Cajun Chicken Pasta

By jenniferj

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb. Rotini (cooked according to the package).
• 2 Tbl. butter
• 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 3 glove of garlic (minced)
• 1 bunch green onion chopped
• 2 Tbl. Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp. ground pepper
• 1 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne pepper)
• 8 ounce heavy cream
• 1 green bell pepper (cut up)
• 1 red bell pepper (cut up)
• 8 oz. fresh mushrooms quartered
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated

Preparation

Step 1

Cook rotini (or similar pasta) according to the package directions. Drain and set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook stirring frequently until brown, about 6-8 minutes.

Add garlic, onions, Cajun seasoning, and ground black and red pepper. Add bell peppers and mushrooms. Stir to combine. Cover for 5 minutes. Uncover stir in cream and let it simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese. Remove sauce from heat. Stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.