SarahKaye's Gluten-Free Spicy Cajun Chicken Penne
photo by rkromas
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 19
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 ounces penne, of choice
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 1⁄4 cup orange bell pepper, diced
- 1⁄4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1⁄4 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, quartered (I use Baby Bella's)
- 1 head broccoli, florets halved
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 3⁄4 cup milk
- 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper
- parmesan cheese, grated
- fresh bread, sliced
directions
- While pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in olive oil until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter and cornstarch (see note in 'description' about a yummy substitution). Add in salt, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside.
- Add green and red bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and broccoli to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes.
- Reduce heat and slowly add milk mixture to skillet and heat through. Sauce will thicken.
- Mix drained (& rinsed, if using gluten-free) pasta into skillet.
- Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and a fresh Italian Bread Loaf.
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