Creole Chicken Pasta

Ingredients: 3 T. all purpose flour
2 t. creole seasoning, divided
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken, cut into strips
Cooking spray
2 t. hot pepper oil (or olive oil)
1 medium onion, cut into strips or diced
1 t. minced garlic
1 (9oz.) pkg. of fettuccini or noodle of choice
1 c. fat free half-and-half or fat free evaporated milk
Optional: 1 medium-sized green pepper (or you can mix green, red, and yellow)

Instructions: Combine flour and 1 ½ t. creole seasoning in a large zip-loc bag. Add chicken and shake to coat.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over med-high heat til hot. Add chicken, onion, pepper, and garlic. Cook 8-10 minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. While chicken mixture cooks, cook noodles according to the package directions (omitting salt and fat); drain well.

Combine remaining ½ t. creole seasoning and half and half. Add to chicken mixture in skillet, scraping the bottom to deglaze. Cook 1 minute or until sauce is slightly thickened Toss with cooked fettuccine; serve immediately.

Add mushrooms and chicken stock!