Cajun Chicken Penne

Ingredients:

1 lb penne pasta

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts – sliced very thinly

6 tsp Cajun seasoning – more to taste

5 tbsp butter

2 green bell peppers - chopped

1 red bell pepper – chopped

8 fresh mushrooms – chopped

3 green onions – thinly sliced

3 cups heavy cream

½ tsp dried basil

½ tsp lemon pepper

½ tsp lime pepper

1 tsp salt

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp ground black pepper

4 tbsp flour

4 tbsp parmesan cheese – more to taste

Directions:

Cook penne pasta according to box. Mix chicken and Cajun seasoning. Heat butter in large skillet (med. heat), Saute chicken for 5-7 min. Add peppers, mushrooms, green onion. Cook for 2-3 min. Add all spices – you can add a little more Cajun seasoning at this point. Add flour. Mix well – continue to stir and cook for about 3-5 min. Reduce heat and add cream – 1 cup at a time. Cook until heated through. Add parmesan cheese (about 4 tbsp) and stir. Season to taste. Sprinkle w/additional parmesan cheese.