Cajun Pastalaya

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

bacon fat, canola,

1/2 lb

boneless skinless chicken breast

1/2 lb

andouille, Conecuh or other

1/2 cup

coarsely chopped Vidalia or other onion

1/2 cup

coarsely chopped green bell pepper

2 tsp

minced garlic

2 14.5 ounce cans

diced tomatoes

1 cup

water

2 cups

dry medium shell pasta

1 tsp

dried thyme

1 tsp

dried basil

1 tbsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp

butter

green onion, sliced

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper