SPICY CHICKEN IN A CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

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While digging through the pantry I threw this together and thus a new favorite dish was born. This can stretch a few ingredients to feed the family. Try and you will agree this is a dish you will feel good about serving to friends as well. recipe#378154 has a ingredient list for making your own blackeining seasonings if you wish

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced in thin medallions (or dice small to stretch further)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (I prefer Paul Prudhomme redfish magic)
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon blackening seasoning
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh if you prefer)
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup fresh spinach (leaves cut in half)
3 cups mini penne pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • season chicken well with blackening seasoning.
  • in heavy skillet heat to med- high. add 1 T of butter and 1 T olive oil.
  • cook chicken until just done about 6-8 minutes and remove to a plate.
  • add mushrooms to skillet and 1 T butter.
  • cook mushrooms until they start to brown, add garlic and cook no more than 2 minutes being careful not to scorch the garlic.
  • add tomatoes, basil, blackening season and red pepper flakes.
  • let cook for 5-6 minutes until most of the tomato liquid is gone.
  • add cream and turn down the heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes. taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • sprinkle parmesan over and stir until well combined, add green onions.
  • return chicken to mixture and let cook 5 more minutes.
  • add pasta and spinach and stir to coat cook 2 minutes or until pasta is heated through.
  • serve.

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