CAJUN FRIED CHICKEN OVER PASTA

Cajun Fried Chicken over Pasta image

Provided by Amy H.

Categories Pasta

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

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CHICKEN TENDERS
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, bite sized pieces
2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 Tbsp salt
3 eggs beaten
1/2 c milk
vegetable or canola oil for frying
PASTA & SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
1 box (12 oz.) bow tie pasta
1 small red onion, cut into thin strips
2 tsp minced garlic
1 can(s) (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 c alfredo sauce (jarred, mix, or homemade)
1 roasted red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
2 Tbsp white wine
cajun seasoning to taste
salt to taste
2 green onion, thinly sliced
1 c shaved parmesan
1/4 c fresh basil, coarsly chopped

Steps:

1. Mix together flour, salt, and seasonings in a shallow bowl with wire wisk. In a separate bowl, wisk together milk and eggs until well blended.
2. Coat a deep frying pan with about an inch and a half of oil. Heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, roll chicken in flour mixture, then dip in egg, then roll again in flour mixture. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Repeat until all the chicken is done; set aside on an oven safe pan/plate and keep warm in the oven until pasta and sauce are done.
3. Cook bow tie pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking start preparing sauce.
4. To prepare sauce, heat butter over in a deep skillet over medium heat and add red onion, garlic to the pan. Saute until softened. Pour in alfredo sauce, tomato paste, butter and wine. Simmer over medium-low heat for Until well blended. Add Cajun seasoning. When pasta is done, drain and mix with sauce.
5. To plate: Spoon pasta onto a plate or pasta bowl. Lay a few strips of chicken over the top. Sprinkle with sliced green onion, and shaved parmesan. Serve.