Spicy Cajun Chicken Penne - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    4 ounces whole wheat penne
    2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
    2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
    1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
    1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
    4 ounces mushrooms, quartered (I use Baby Bella's)
    1 head broccoli, florets halved
    1 green onion, thinly sliced
    3/4 cup milk
    1/3 cup butter, melted
    1 tablespoon flour
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon dried basil
    1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
    1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/8 teaspoon black pepper
    parmesan cheese, grated
    Italian bread, sliced
Preparation
    While pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
    In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in olive oil until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
    In a small bowl, whisk together milk, melted butter and flour (see note in 'description' about a yummy substitution). Add in salt, basil, lemon pepper, garlic powder and black pepper. Set aside.
    Add green and red bell peppers, onion, mushrooms and broccoli to the skillet. Cook 2-3 minutes.
    Reduce heat and slowly add milk mixture to skillet and heat through. Sauce will thicken.
    Mix pasta into skillet.
    Serve with fresh parmesan cheese and a fresh Italian Bread Loaf.

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