Pasta is one of my favorite meals to eat; however, I really try to limit my pasta intake due to the enormous amount of carbs. The original recipe came from All You magazine and uses regular white pasta but I use whole wheat. This is an quick meal to throw together and doesn't cost much. Total cost is about $10. Serve with a little side salad. I'm actually making this tonight and can't wait!!!
Ingredients12 oz penne
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 Cups half and half
1/2 Cup grated Parmesan
Salt and pepper1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun spice blend
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
2 tsp vegetable oil2 firm ripe Roma tomatoes, cored and diced
Directions
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne according to package directions.
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; pound with a rolling pin to 1/2 inch thickness. Rub Cajun spice and cayenne, if using, evenly over chicken. Warm oil in a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, turning once, until no longer pink in center, 6 to 8 minutes. Slice chicken.
In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.
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