Monday, September 24, 2007

Bayou Chicken with Pasta

Ingredients:
12 oz. Barilla Plus Penne Pasta
3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter (substitute with Smart Balance)
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1 1/2 cups Half-and-Half (comes fat free)
1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
Salt and Pepper
1 lb. Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun Spice Blend
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Firm, Ripe Roma Tomatoes- cored and diced

Directions:
Cook Penne according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, melt butter over medium heat. Add flour; stir for 1 minute. Add half-and-half; stir until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove from heat; add parmesan, salt and pepper. Cover. Place chicken between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness. Rub cajun and cayenne spice evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in the center, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken. In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.

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