Chef's Special Cajun Chicken Pasta
A delightful and flavorful pasta dish with tender Cajun-spiced chicken, creamy sauce, and fresh tomatoes, topped with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
| 2 | boneless skinless |
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| 4 | teaspoons cajun seasoning |
| 4 | tablespoons butter or margarine |
| 3 | heavy cream |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning |
| 1 | teaspoon salt |
| 1 | teaspoon black pepper |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon garlic powder |
| 8 | penne pasta, cooked and drained |
| 2 | roma tomatoes, diced |
| 1⁄2 | cup parmesan cheese, fresh shredded, to taste |
Instructions
| 1. | Begin by lightly moistening the chicken breasts with water. |
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| 2. | In a large resealable plastic bag, toss the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning until they are evenly coated. |
| 3. | In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and saute the seasoned chicken breasts, turning them as needed. |
| 4. | While the chicken is cooking, in a separate skillet, combine the heavy cream, 2 tablespoons of butter, lemon pepper seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder over medium heat. Stir occasionally. |
| 5. | Once the cream mixture starts to bubble, add the cooked and drained penne pasta. Turn off the heat and stir well to combine. |
| 6. | When the chicken is fully cooked, transfer it to a cutting board and slice it into strips. |
| 7. | To serve, plate the pasta and sauce on two large serving plates. Top with the sliced chicken, diced Roma tomatoes, and freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. |
| 8. | Accompany this dish with a side of garlic Texas toast for a complete and satisfying meal. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 1107.4 kcal |
| Protein | 28.3 g |
| Fat | 89.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52.4 g |
| Fiber | 6.8 g |
| Sugar | 1.1 g |
Published on Jul 20, 2024 by Luminița