Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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  1. 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

 

 

 

 

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.

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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!

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

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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!

 

 

 

 

 

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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