Chicken Penne Pasta With Bacon, Mushrooms, Scallions and Parmesa
photo by Barenakedchef
- Ready In:
- 3hrs 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts, trimmed and boneless
- 1⁄2 cup caesar vinaigrette
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 2 tsp.cajun seasoning
- 1 lb penne pasta
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms, fresh
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced thin
- 4 cups milk
- 1⁄2 cup butter
- 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and pepper
directions
- Make a marinade with Vinaigrette, Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper. Marinate chicken breasts in this in plastic zipper bag for 2-3 hours.
- Saute your mushrooms in a small skillet with a touch of olive oil and salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Crisp bacon in small skillet, set aside to drain on paper towel.
- Preheat grill pan (or cast iron skillet) to medium high and sear chicken for 3 minutes per side, or until nicely brown. Place in 350 degree oven to finish cooking, maybe 15 minutes.
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While they cook prepare your cream sauce:
- Melt butter in a 3-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until thickened. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package directions and drain.
- Slice chicken and put all ingredients together on a plate. Enjoy!
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Barenakedchef
United States