Southern Penne Pasta with Chicken

Southern Penne Pasta with Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound Barilla Penne Pasta
• 2 tablespoons Harris Teeter butter
• 2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, sliced 1/2" thick
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 8 ounces Harris Teeter heavy cream
• 1 green bell pepper, julienne
• 1 red bell pepper, julienne
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, quartered
• 3/4 cup Reggiano Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Cook Barilla Penne pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add garlic, onions, Cajun seasoning and ground black and cayenne peppers. Add bell peppers and mushrooms; stir to combine. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Uncover; stir in Parmesan cheese and cream and let simmer another 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove sauce from heat, stir in cooked pasta and serve immediately.