Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake

"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)."
 
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photo by Emily Jane photo by Emily Jane
photo by Emily Jane
photo by Emily Jane photo by Emily Jane
Ready In:
1hr 15mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Sautee marinated/rubbed chicken in olive oil until almost done and then add red pepper, onion and mushroom, sauteeing until vegetables are tender.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cream sauce over chicken & veggies.Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes - and then ENJOY!

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