Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Pasta

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, more to taste
• 1 lb fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 whole green bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 whole red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1/2 whole large red onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 whole roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• cayenne pepper
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• salt
• chopped fresh parsley, to taste

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
• 2 sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons cajun spice over chicken pieces. toss around to coat. heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. allow chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate.
• 3 repeat with remaining chicken. remove chicken, leaving pan on high heat.
• 4 add remaining olive oil and butter. when heated, add peppers, onions, and garlic. sprinkle on remaining cajun spice, and add salt if needed. cook over very high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. add tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. remove all vegetables from the pan.
• 5 with the pan over high heat, pour in the wine and chicken broth. cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. reduce heat to medium-low and pour in cream, stirring/whisking constantly. cook sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until cream starts to thicken the mixture. taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. sauce should be spicy!
• 6 finally, add chicken and vegetables to sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and hot. add drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
• 7 top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!