Spicy & Creamy Cajun Pasta Bake

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 4 tablespoons cajun dry rub seasonings or 1 cup cajun marinade
• 1/2 lb penne pasta (or other)
• 1 cup diced sweet red pepper
• 1 cup thinly sliced spring onion
• 1 cup diced mushroom
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 chipotle chile in adobo
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and quartered
• 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt & pepper
• parmesan cheese

1. Add rub or marinade to chicken and set in refrigerator for at least an hour (or you can buy an already-cajun-marinated chicken breast).
2. In the blender, combine whipping cream, can of tomatoes, garlic, chipotle pepper (pouring in a little of the adobo sauce for an extra flavor boost, if desired), and salt & pepper to taste. Blend well and set aside.
3. Sautee marinated/rubbed chicken in olive oil until almost done and then add red pepper, onion and mushroom, sauteeing until vegetables are tender.
4. Turn heat down to medium-low and pour cream sauce over chicken & veggies.Simmer for 30-45 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
6. While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta only about half-way through; when sauce is done simmering and has thickened a bit, add the pasta and coat thoroughly.
7. Pour into a baking dish and sprinkle with parmesean cheese; bake covered with foil for 20 minutes; uncover and bake an additional 10-12 minutes. (this is also a good time to add the garlic bread to the oven, if preparing).
8. Remove from oven and let sit for a couple of minutes - and then ENJOY!

chicken breast, cajun dry rub seasonings, penne pasta, sweet red pepper, onion, mushroom, heavy whipping cream, tomatoes, garlic, cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-creamy-cajun-pasta-bake-467906 (may not work)