Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning; 8 ounces dried penne pasta; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 roma tomatoes; chopped fresh parsley leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Course
Main Course, Dinner, Others
Cuisine
Italian, American

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Vera Ali

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Cajun Chicken Pasta is a pasta dish filled with southern creole flavor. This incredible meal in one has a little bit of heat and a whole lot of love!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (My cajun seasoning recipe is below)
8 ounces dried penne pasta
2 tablespoons salted butter
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 roma tomatoes diced
chopped fresh parsley leaves if desired

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Instructions

In a large Ziploc bag add chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning. Rub and shake to coat chicken. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes OR it can marinate in your fridge for up to 8 hours.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook about 6 minutes on each side or until heated through. Internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F. Remove to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook penne pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
Wipe skillet clean (be careful it will be hot!) and melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Gradually whisk in heavy cream. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately with chicken, garnished with tomatoes and parsley, if desired.

Notes

Cajun Seasoning:
1 Tablespoon Onion Powder, 1 Tablespoon Dried Thyme, 1 Tablespoon Ground Cayenne Red Pepper, 2 Tablespoons Garlic Powder, 2 Tablespoons Paprika, 1 Tablespoon Salt, 1 Tablespoon Black Pepper. Combine all together in a small air tight container. Store tightly covered for up to six months.