Creamy Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

🧺Ingredients

• 12 oz penne pasta
• 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 small yellow onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 green onions, sliced
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1. Season and sear. Toss the chicken strips with 2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high and sear the chicken 5-6 minutes until blackened at the edges and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
2. Soften the veggies. In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion with a pinch of salt. Cook 4-5 minutes until just tender, then stir in the garlic and remaining 1/2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning for 30 seconds.
3. Make it creamy. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Bring it together. Stir in the parmesan until melted and smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet and toss with the cooked penne. Shower with green onions and serve hot.

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