Sunday, January 27, 2019

Cajun Chicken Pasta



I usually make this per directions below, BUT the picture I took is one night that I was in a real hurry - and substituted rotisserie chicken for the parmesan chicken - a quick swap - but my entire family prefers it with the parm chicken.

As a note - my son doesn't like cream based sauces - like alfredo - mainly bc most jarred alfredo sauces have eggs in them - and he's allergic to eggs. THAT SAID - he LOVES this sauce AND even my picky eater who always answers the question "what do you want for dinner?" with a resounding "cheese quesadilla!" likes it too. 

CAJUN CREAM SAUCE
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN
4 chicken breasts butterflied
1/4 cup flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 eggs
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
PASTA
1 lb Farfalle pasta (I had penne)
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 yellow bell pepper
1/2 red bell pepper sliced
1/2 red onion sliced
8 ounces crimini mushrooms sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/4 cup parsley for garnish (optional)

Mix the Sauce ingredients together and set aside.
Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to a minute shy of what is listed on the box.
Drain but do not rinse.
Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl.
In a second bowl whisk the eggs.
Dredge each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then into the eggs, and finally back into the breadcrumb mixture.
Let chicken sit on a tray while you cook the vegetables.
Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms.
Cook for 3-5 minutes until just starting to brown but not break down.
Remove the vegetables from the pan.
Add the 1/4 cup oil and cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side.

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