BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH PENNE PASTA

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I had this dish at a local restaurant. The waitress quickly told me the ingredients and I experimented with the amounts. It tastes very close to the original dish (good thing, the restaurant is no longer open). I like spicy dishes and this is good. Enjoy!

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounces penne pasta
1 lb chicken, cut in bite size pieces
4 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 -3 tablespoons margarine
24 ounces heavy whipping cream
2 fresh tomatoes, cut into small pieces
10 ounces frozen peas, thawed
2 ounces pine nuts

Steps:

  • Cook pasta, drain.
  • Place back into pot with tomatoes, peas and pine nuts.
  • Place cut up chicken in bowl.
  • Sprinkle with 2 TB Cajun seasoning over chicken (mix through chicken).
  • Heat margaine in nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot, add chicken and cook until no longer pink.
  • Combine whipping cream and remaining Cajun seasoning.
  • Pour over chicken and continue cooking (low heat) until warmed through.
  • Pour chicken and sauce over pasta and vegetables, cook until completely warmed through.

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