Blackened Chicken Penne Recipe
roasted red pepper cream, smoked gouda, snow peas, leeks, cilantro, red pepper pesto
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Ingredients
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Pasta and Chicken
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Blacken the Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, blackening seasoning, salt, and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and nicely blackened. Remove from skillet and let rest before slicing.
- 3
Sauté the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the leeks and snow peas. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until tender, then add the roasted red pepper cream and red pepper pesto. Stir to combine and heat through.
- 4
Combine and Serve
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce. Serve the pasta topped with sliced blackened chicken, smoked gouda, and chopped cilantro.
