Cajun Chicken Noodles

Ingredients:

• 450 g fettuccine pasta
• About 3 tsp. Cajun seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tbsp. l. olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
• Half a large red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 whole plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
• 2 cups lightly salted chicken broth
• 0.5 cups white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Cayenne pepper, to sprinkle
• Chopped fresh parsley

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when al dente; do not overcook!
2. Sprinkle the chicken with 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more). Stir to coat completely. In a heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add half the chicken, spreading it in a single layer; do not stir. Let the chicken brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip it over and cook for another minute. Transfer it to a clean plate with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
3. Add the fried chicken, keeping the pan on high heat. Add the remaining butter and olive oil. Add the garlic, pepper, and onion. Sprinkle with the remaining Cajun seasoning and season with salt if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently to ensure the vegetables are as thoroughly browned as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove all vegetables from the pan.
4. Pour the chicken broth and wine into the skillet over high heat. Cook for 3-5 minutes, scraping the bottom with a spatula. Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the cream, whisking constantly. Simmer the sauce over moderately low heat for a few minutes, until the cream begins to thicken. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
5. Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, along with any juices that have been released. Stir and cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Add the fettuccine and stir.
   
   Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dig in!