Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cup cajun seasoning
• 1 pound chicken breast or tenders

Instructions

1. 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.

2. Blacken chicken 3 minutes and flip. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until done. Set aside.

Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta
•  oil, for sautéing(optional)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced(optional)
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced(optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• ⅓ cup green onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup parmesan, fresh, grated

Instructions

1. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Cook your pasta according to package directions (reserve a half cup of pasta water to thin sauce, if needed).

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.

2. Add garlic, green onions, cajun seasoning and heavy cream.

3. Bring sauce to a boil until bubbles form in the center.

4. Toss the fresh cooked pasta into the cajun sauce with the chicken.

5. Remove from heat and toss with fresh grated parmesan.