- Ingredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning ️
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper ⚫
For the Pasta & Sauce:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning ️
½ tsp paprika ️
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) ️
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped parsley
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Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
1. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. ️
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
2️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
4. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
5. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
6. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. ✨
8. Toss in the diced tomatoes and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
9. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
10. Top with sliced chicken, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Serving Suggestions:
Pair with garlic bread & a side salad for a complete meal!
A glassIngredients
For the Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning ️
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper ⚫
For the Pasta & Sauce:
8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Cajun seasoning ️
½ tsp paprika ️
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) ️
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup chopped parsley
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Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Chicken:
1. Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. ️
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Remove from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, then slice into strips.
2️⃣ Cook the Pasta:
4. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Creamy Cajun Sauce:
5. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
6. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. ✨
8. Toss in the diced tomatoes and let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
9. Add the drained pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
10. Top with sliced chicken, garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan.
11. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Serving Suggestions:
Pair with garlic bread & a side salad for a complete meal!
A glass of white wine pairs beautifully with this creamy pasta!
Let me know if you try it! ️ of white wine pairs beautifully with this creamy pasta!
Let me know if you try it! ️
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