Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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If you like it HOT and flavorful, this one is for you! Served with garlic bread it's to die for. I made this one up a couple nights ago and it turned out amazingly well. Use 1/2 a chiptole pepper if you'd rather your pasta not be so spicy (but it'll still have a kick). Ingredients:
1 lb chicken breast, cubed |
4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade |
1/2 lb penne pasta (or other) |
1 cup diced sweet red pepper |
1 cup thinly sliced spring onion |
1 cup diced mushroom |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained |
1 chipotle chile in adobo |
2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
salt & pepper |
parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Add rub or marinade to chicken and set in refrigerator for at least an hour (or you can buy an already-cajun-marinated chicken breast).
2. In the blender, combine whipping cream, can of tomatoes, garlic, chipotle pepper (pouring in a little of the adobo sauce for an extra flavor boost, if desired), and salt & pepper to taste. Blend well and set aside.
3. Sautee marinated/rubbed chicken in olive oil until almost done and then add red pepper, onion and mushroom, sauteeing until vegetables are tender.
4. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cream sauce over chicken & veggies.Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta only about half-way through; when sauce is done simmering and has thickened a bit, add the pasta and coat thoroughly.
7. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesean cheese; bake covered with foil for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-12 minutes. (this is also a good time to add the garlic bread to the oven, if preparing).
8. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes - and then ENJOY!
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