Pasta Creole
Homey, warm, and so comforting, this dish is an absolute favorite of mine. It combines all the flavors I love: garlic, chicken, tomatoes, parmesan, and mushrooms! I hope you will enjoy it as much as we do.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt:
1 Tbsp Bacon Grease (olive oil or butter may be substituted)
Meanwhile, pound 2 Chicken Breasts down to 1/4” thickness. Season each breast with:
1 tsp Low Sodium Cajun Seasoning
1/2 tsp Salt
Black Pepper to taste
Cook 3-5 minutes per side, or until done. Remove from skillet and allow to rest.
Keeping the skillet over medium heat, add to the drippings:
1/4 Onion, chopped
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp Low Sodium Cajun Seasoning
Pinch of Salt
Black Pepper to taste
Saute 5-7 minutes. Add:
1 cup Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (roughly 1/2 can)
1 cup Mushrooms, sliced 1/4” thick
Saute 4 minutes. Then add:
2 cups Fresh Spinach
Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
1/2 cup Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 cup Heavy Cream
Cook 2 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and cream is well incorporated into sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Add:
1/2 pound Cooked Spaghetti with about 4 Tbsp Pasta Water
Toss to coat. Turn off heat. Slice cooked chicken breasts into strips and lay atop of pasta. Garnish with fresh parsley, a squeeze of lemon juice, and more cheese if desired. Serve and Enjoy!