Cajun Chicken Pasta

This was AWESOME!! Loved it. And it makes a ton - it fed myself, my husband, my Marine brother and the girls with just enough left for Dustin to take to work tomorrow! It's creamy, has a bit of spice, but not to much, and comes together so quick and easy. Yum, yum, yum! It does require some time to marinate the chicken - don't forget - like I always do!!

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Chicken
1/4c olive oil
1/4c ranch dressing
1 1/2T Worcestershire sauce
1T Cajun seasoning
1tsp lemon juice
1tsp vinegar
1tsp sugar
1 boneless skinless chicken breast
1 green bell pepper - chopped
1T vegetable oil

Combine everything but the chicken and pepper in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Heat the oil in a a large skillet. Add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and almost cooked through, about 7-10 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add the peppers to the oil. While the peppers are cooking slice and chop the chicken into bite sized pieces. Add the chicken back to the skillet and finish cooking through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Pasta
16oz penne pasta
2 1/2c heavy whipping cream
1T garlic powder
2tsp cajun seasoning
1/4c butter
2T flour
1/2c grated parmesan cheese

Cook the pasta according to package directions.
In the same skillet you cooked the chicken, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, cajun seasoning, and whipping cream. Cook on medium low until thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir in the parmesan cheese. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir to coat well. Add the chicken and peppers on top of the pasta.

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