Cajun Chicken Pasta

What you need for the blackened chicken aspect (sauce ingredients to follow):
I actually had to triple this the last time so that i could coat all my chx, fyi
1 t sweet paprika
2.5 t salt
1 t onion powder
1 t garlic powder
1 t ground red pepper (Cayenne)
3/5 t white pepper (i don't have this so i leave it out)
3/4 t black pepper
1/2 t thyme leaves (i used dried)
1/2 t oregano leaves (i used dried)
6-8 chicken tenderloins
Cooked Penne Pasta

What you need to do for the blackened chciken aspect:
Combine all seasons in one bowl, rub mixture into chixcken on both sides (coat well). In a large skillet heat 1 T EVOO over high heat. Add chx and cook, flipping once. You want a nice sear on either side. While chicken is cooking start on the sauce. When Chicken is done, remove from heat, let it cool, then cut into bite size pieces.

What you need for the Sauce:
3 T butter
3 T flour
2 c milk
1 c cream

What you need to do for the sauce:
Melt butter in a skillet, add flour and whisk until smooth. Add milk and cream all at once. Whicsk on Med-High heat until smooth. Let boil while whicking constantly. Let thicken. Once thickened, add chicken, fresh diced tomatoes, chopped green onions (one bundle) and stir.

Serve over Penne Pasta and top wth parmesian cheese.

Note from Rachael: A lot is going on all at once in this recipe but its not hard. Very good!! I think this would also be good with shrimp instead of chicken.