Bayou Pasta With Chicken Recipe

Name: Bayou Pasta With Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces penne; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; Salt and pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 2 firm-ripe Roma tomatoes, cored and diced

Servings: persons

12 ounces penne
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tablespoons Cajun spice blend
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 firm-ripe Roma tomatoes, cored and diced

1
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
2
Melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add Parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover.
3
Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun spice and cayenne, if using, evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes. Slice chicken.
4
In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces penne, 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, and more.

Yes, Bayou Pasta With Chicken falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bayou Pasta With Chicken

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