GLUTEN FREE PENNE WITH CAJUN CHICKEN

Gluten Free Penne with Cajun Chicken image

Serve up a spicy, delicious gluten free meal with this creamy gluten free penne tossed with Cajun chicken, colorful red peppers, mushrooms and onions.

Provided by Barilla

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Gluten Free

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) box Barilla Gluten Free Penne
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 Vidalia onion, cut julienne style
1 red bell pepper, cut julienne style
6 domestic mushrooms, quartered
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
Meanwhile in a hot skillet, brown the chicken in olive oil over high heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and Cajun seasoning and saute for 3 additional minutes. Stir in wine then season with salt and pepper; reduce liquid by half.
Add cream and bring to simmer.
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
Drain and toss with sauce and stir in cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 414.9 mg, Sugar 3 g