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
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.
  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.

Jul 20, 2024