Home Ec 101's Chicken Picante Recipe

Name: Home Ec 101's Chicken Picante
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 lb spaghetti squash, cooked; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup cajun seasoning; ½ cup flour; 2 tablespoons flour; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups half-and-half; 1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, shredded; ½ cup sweet red cherry peppers, seeded and cut in half; ½ cup banana pepper ring; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lb spaghetti squash, cooked
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup cajun seasoning
½ cup flour
2 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups half-and-half
1 ½ cups parmesan cheese, shredded
½ cup sweet red cherry peppers, seeded and cut in half
½ cup banana pepper ring
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

1
Heat the olive oil over medium low heat.
2
Preheat the oven to 200F Use this to keep the chicken breasts hot while preparing the sauce.
3
Pound the chicken breasts flat.
4
Cut the breasts in half.
5
Stir together the Cajun seasoning and 1/2 cup flour.
6
If you enjoy very spicy foods, reduce the amount of flour used.
7
Dredge the chicken in the flour and cook over medium low, until done, turning once.
8
While the chicken is cooking slice and seed the cherry peppers.
9
When the chicken is done, drain it on a paper towel and hold it in the oven while you prepare the sauce.
10
Heat the 4 TBSP butter over medium heat.
11
Add the garlic and cook until just golden.
12
Be careful not to burn the garlic.
13
Add the peppers.
14
Slowly add the half and half.
15
Sprinkle in the Parmesan and 2 TBSP of flour stirring slowly but continuously.
16
Reduce the heat to low.
17
Remove from the heat when the cheese has fully melted.
18
Place a portion of cooked Spaghetti Squash (or fettuccini) on a plate, give it a slight twist to mound it in the center.
19
Place a piece of chicken on the pasta and pour the sauce over both.

831

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, 1 lb spaghetti squash, cooked, ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Home Ec 101's Chicken Picante falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Home Ec 101's Chicken Picante

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Variations & substitutions

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