Cajun Chicken Pasta

Yield: Serves 4                                                        

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound rotini, cooked according to pkg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 to 3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2" thick
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
• 8 ounces heavy cream
• 1 green bell pepper, julienned
• 1 red bell pepper, julienned
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation:

Cook rotini (or similar pasta) according to package directions. Drain; set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic, onions, Cajun or Creole seasoning and ground black and red peppers. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Uncover; stir in cream and let simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in parmesan cheese. Remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.