Cajun Chicken with Fettuccine

Packaged chicken strips, a boon to time-starved cooks, are a fast start for this pasta toss

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 package fettuccine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  lb chicken, stir-fry strips or 1  lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into strips
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 2  green peppers, chopped
• 1 (19 ounce) can tomatoes, drained or 4  fresh plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped  pepperoni or 1⁄2 cup chorizo sausage (optional)
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, stir seasonings together and toss with chicken.
3. Prepare all remaining ingredients.
4. Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat.
5. Add chicken and stir-fry until it loses its pink colour, about 4 minutes.
6. Add peppers, tomatoes and pepperoni, if using.
7. Stir often for 5 minutes.
8. Remove pan from heat and stir in sour cream.
9. Toss with cooked pasta.