CREOLE CHICKEN PASTA

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Provided by lovestocook 6

Categories Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 small red pepper, chopped
1 cup diced fresh zucchini
6 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
2 halves slow roasted tomatoes, choopped
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups half & half light cream
16 ounces linguine

Steps:

Cook linguini according to package directions.
Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Coat with creole seasoning.
Heat olive oil on medium heat in a large non- stick skillet.
Brown chicken on both sides until done, cover and keep warm.
Reduce heat to medium and add zucchini and red pepper, saute for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
Add garlic and stir for about 30 seconds more.
Add half and half and bring just to a boil,.
Add Basil, black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper.
Add chopped spinach and roasted tomatoes.
Bring just to a boil and reduce for about 20 minutes.
Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
Pour sauce over cooked linguini and toss to coat.
Top with sliced chicken.
For slow roasted tomatoes, slice plum tomatoes in half length wise and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with dried thyme,course salt and fresh ground pepper. Cook at 325 for 90 minutes.