Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet

Ingredients

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - cut into 1 inch pieces

2 teaspoons cajun seasoning - (see below for recipe)

12 ounces bow tie pasta noodles - cooked according to package’s instructions (cook before starting cooking)

¼ cup diced white onion

Sauce

4 tablespoons butter

¼ cup flour

1 cup half and half

2-3 teaspoons teaspoons cajun seasoning

1/4 cup diced tomatoes

2 TBLS jalapeño sauce

Cajun Seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

½ teaspoon pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

1 tsp cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the cajun seasoning (may sub store-bought seasoning if desired). Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning over chopped chicken pieces.

Put a couple tbls olive oil in LARGE pan and cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes, stirring throughout until cooked through. Place chicken in a bowl and set aside.

In the same pan, melt butter and sauté peppers and onions 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour until mixture clumps together or comes together in a “ball”. Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in diced tomatoes. If sauce thickens too much add a little pasta water.

When mixture is smooth and creamy, stir in 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning (or more if you like it a little spicier). Add pasta and chicken and stir to coat. Continue to stir until chicken is heated through. Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley.