Cajun Chicken Pasta
Servings 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 red bell peppers sliced
- 2 jalapeno peppers sliced
- 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 pound whole wheat pasta cooked
Instructions
- Place chicken in a large bowl. Add seasonings and toss to coat.
- Heat oil in a dutch oven or other large pot set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken. Cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Add the onion and garlic and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the peppers and cook another 5 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook 30 minutes.
- Whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Stir into the sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
- Serve sauce over pasta.