Spicy Chicken Pasta with Parmesan cheese

Ingredients:

1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast

Salt and pepper

Cajun seasoning

8 oz. Bowtie pasta

Kosher salt

Sauce:

½ tbsp butter

½ tbsp olive oil

1 red, yellow, and green bell pepper, coarsely chopped

¼ cup onion, chopped

¾ tsp kosher salt

¼ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp Cajun seasoning

¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup milk

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. water

3 Green onions, chopped

4 tbsp butter extra at the end

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Freshly shredded Parmesan 

Directions:

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper and Cajun seasoning.

Then cook the chicken in a large skillet over medium-high heat with ½ the butter and olive oil.

Cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.

Then return the skillet to medium heat, add the rest of the butter and olive oil. Add the bell peppers and onion to the pan. Mix in the salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Then add the milk and heavy cream to the pan and bring to a simmer.

In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water, and add it to the skillet once the cream mixture has started to bubble. Allow it to cook until thickened, about 5 minutes. When the sauce has thickened, add the cooked pasta and chicken to the pan. Stir well to combine. Then cook at medium-low heat until the chicken is warm. Adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your tastes. Stir in the green onions. Top with Freshly shredded Parmesan Cheese. Serve with French bread. Enjoy!