louisiana chicken pasta
cajun seasoning | |
1 tbsp | salt |
2 tsp | garlic powder |
1 tbsp | paprika |
1 tsp | ground black pepper |
1½ tsp | dried oregano |
1½ tsp | dried thyme |
1 tsp | onion powder |
1 tsp | cayenne pepper |
CAJUN CREAM SAUCE | |
1 tsp | red pepper flakes |
1 tsp | cajun seasoning |
½ tsp | Kosher salt |
¼ tsp | ground black pepper |
2 cups | heavy cream |
1 cup | chicken stock |
1 tbsp | cornstarch |
1 cup | Parmesan Cheese shredded |
CRISPY PARMESAN CHICKEN | |
4 | chicken breasts butterflied |
¼ cup | flour |
1 cup | breadcrumbs |
½ cup | parmesan cheese grated |
½ tsp | Kosher salt |
¼ tsp | ground black pepper |
2 | eggs |
4 tbsp | vegetable oil |
PASTA | |
1 lb | Farfalle pasta |
2 tbsp | butter |
½ | yellow bell pepper sliced |
½ | red bell pepper sliced |
½ | red onion sliced |
8 ounces | crimini mushrooms sliced |
1 tbsp | minced garlic |
¼ cup | parsley for garnish (optional) |
Mix the Sauce ingredients together and set aside. |
Set a large pot of water to boil and cook the pasta to a minute shy of what is listed on the box. |
Drain but do not rinse. |
Mix the flour, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and black pepper together in one bowl. |
In a second bowl whisk the eggs. |
Dredge each piece of chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, then into the eggs, and finally back into the breadcrumb mixture.* |
Let chicken sit on a tray while you cook the vegetables. |
Melt butter in cast iron skillet over medium heat and add the bell peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms. |
Cook for 3-5 minutes until just starting to brown but not break down. |
Remove the vegetables from the pan. |
Add the ¼ cup oil and cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side. |
Remove the chicken from the pan and drain the oil. |
Add the pasta and vegetables to the pan with the sauce mixture. |
Let thicken and stir for 3-5 minutes. |
While the sauce is cooking slice up the chicken. |
Serve the pasta with the sliced chicken on top and extra Parmesan as desired. |
Notes |
*The first pass will leave mostly flour on the chicken, that is what we need, just to adhere the eggs, so don't worry. |