BLACKENED CHICKEN WITH TORTELLINI ALFREDO

Blackened Chicken with Tortellini Alfredo image

Provided by Esther Hardman

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 large green pepper, sliced in slivers 1/4 inch wide
1 large red pepper, sliced in slivers 1/4 inch wide
1 large onion, sliced the same size as peppers
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1 lb 3 color tortellini, frozen
1 pkg boursin cheese, garlic and fine herb flavor
3/4 c heavy cream
1 1/2 c parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. Cook tortellini according to instuctions. Drain, set aside. Slice chicken breasts horizontally so as you have 4 even pieces of chicken, dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with cajun seasoning, coating thoroughly. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over med-high heat till almost smoking. Cook chicken until very dark on first side, flip and cook till dark, turn down oven to med-low and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes. Remove from pan, set aside. Add onions,green and red peppers to pan, turn heat back up to med-high and cook for 4-5 minutes just until they are not raw. Add boursin cheese, cream, and parmesan cheese, turn down heat again and stir until cheeses melt. Cut up chicken into bite-size pieces and add to sauce. Pour tortellini into a big bowl and add chicken and vegetables. Stir and enjoy.