CREOLE CHICKEN PASTA

CREOLE CHICKEN PASTA

Ingredients :

1 pound pasta, your choice

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 tablespoons Creole Seasoning (Homemade recipe below)

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1 cup finely chopped yellow onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking water

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Creole Seasoning (if you need a recipe)

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper (more/less depending on your tolerance)

1 tablespoon dried oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Directions :

Cook pasta according to package directions.

While the pasta cooks, prepare the sauce. Set a 12-inch pan over medium-high heat.

Add the butter and olive oil to the pan. Once the butter has melted, season the chicken with 1 tablespoon of the Creole Seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt

Add the chicken to the pan. Sear the chicken until well browned on both sides, about 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Add the onion and pepper to the pan and saute until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the cream, remaining 1 tablespoon of creole seasoning, remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, and the chicken to the pan and bring to a boil.

Cook the sauce until the cream is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, pasta and the reserved cooking water to the pan and cook, tossing to incorporate for 3 to 5 minutes.

Remove pan from the heat and add the Parmesan, green onions and parsley (if desired) Serve immediately.