Gluten Free Penne with Cajun Chicken

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

Submitted by Barilla
Updated on June 8, 2018
3
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) box Barilla Gluten Free Penne

  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 1 Vidalia onion, cut julienne style

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut julienne style

  • 6 domestic mushrooms, quartered

  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

  2. 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.

  3. Add cream and bring to simmer.

  4. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

527 Calories
25g Fat
52g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 527
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 415mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 306mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.