Ingredients
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12 ounces penne
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
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salt and pepper
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1 1/2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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2 firm-ripe roma tomatoes, cored and diced
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1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
Instructions
- 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.
- Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness. Rub Cajun seasoning and cayenne 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, 6-8 minutes. Slice chicken.
- In a bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Top with chicken and tomatoes and serve.