Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce
Chicken
Ingredients
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1
Tbsp
olive oil
-
1/4
C
cajun seasoning
-
1
lbs
chicken breast or tenders
Instructions
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Add olive oil to a plate or shallow bowl and cajun seasoning to a plate or solid bowl. Dip chicken breast into oil followed by cajun seasoning and transfer to a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
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Blacken chicken 3 minutes and flip. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until done. Set aside.
Pasta
Ingredients
-
1
lbs
pasta
-
none
oil
(for sautéing)
-
1
none
red bell pepper
(sliced)
-
1
none
green bell pepper
(sliced)
-
1
Tbsp
garlic
(minced)
-
1/3
C
green onion
(diced)
-
1
Tbsp
cajun seasoning
-
4
C
heavy whipping cream
-
1
C
parmesan
(fresh, grated)
Instructions
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
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Cook your pasta according to package directions (reserve a half cup of pasta water to thin sauce, if needed).
Sauce
Instructions
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In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
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Add garlic, green onions, cajun seasoning and heavy cream.
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Bring sauce to a boil until bubbles form in the center.
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Toss the fresh cooked pasta into the cajun sauce with the chicken.
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Remove from heat and toss with fresh grated parmesan.