Pioneer Woman Cajun Chicken Pasta
Equipment
- Large frying pan
- Pot for boiling the pasta
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 slices bacon diced
- ½ cup diced red bell peppers
- 2 cups fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 8 ounces penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, and Cajun seasoning and cook until chicken is cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the diced bacon and cook until crisp. Then add the red bell peppers, tomatoes, and half-and-half. Simmer for 10 minutes or until sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, prepare the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- Add the cooked chicken, butter, and salt and pepper to the sauce. Mix together until combined and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the Cajun chicken pasta over cooked penne pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
Add a bit of heat to this dish by adding more Cajun seasoning or red pepper flakes. For a creamy version, substitute the half-and-half with heavy cream.