Gluten Free Penne with Cajun Chicken

Serve up a spicy, delicious gluten free meal with this creamy gluten free penne tossed with Cajun chicken, colorful red peppers, mushrooms and onions.

• Calories: 527 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla Gluten Free Penne
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 Vidalia onion, cut julienne style
• 1 red bell pepper, cut julienne style
• 6 domestic mushrooms, quartered
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.5 cup dry white wine
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

Step 3

Meanwhile in a hot skillet, brown the chicken in olive oil over high heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and Cajun seasoning and saute for 3 additional minutes. Stir in wine then season with salt and pepper; reduce liquid by half.

Step 4

Add cream and bring to simmer.

Step 5

Drain and toss with sauce and stir in cheese before serving.