Spicy flavor, bell peppers, crispy chicken, plus the best creamy sauce...all made in just one pot in 30 mins!
Ingredients
- 1 poundshort-cut pasta
- 4 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 1 poundchicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces
- 1tablespoon, plus 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2bell peppers, chopped
- 3cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cuplow sodium chicken broth
- 1 cupmilk
- 2ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cupgrated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoonschopped fresh basil
Instructions
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1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain.2. In the same pot set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, chicken, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. Cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Spoon the chicken onto a plate.3. To the pot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the bell peppers, and garlic. Cook another 5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning. Add a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute, until the spices are fragrant, then pour in the broth and milk. Add the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5 minutes, until thickened slightly.4. Stir in the parmesan. Then toss in the pasta and chicken and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Serve immediately topped with additional basil. Enjoy!