Cajun Chicken Pasta

By | February 25, 2015

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite size pieces
4 tsp. Cajun seasoning (I used Slap Ya Momma)
4 tbs. Olive Oil
2 cups heavy cream (more if needed)
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 box Penne pasta
Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Cook pasta as directed.
2. While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and coat evenly.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in olive oil until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
3. Reduce heat.
4. Add cream and seasoning; heat through.
5. Add pasta and toss; heat through.
6. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese

~Adapted from CD Kitchen

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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite size pieces
  • 4 tsp. Cajun seasoning (I used
  • Slap Ya Momma
  • )
  • 4 tbs. Olive Oil
  • 2 cups heavy cream (more if needed)
  • ½ tsp. dried basil
  • ½ tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. freshly-ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 box Penne pasta
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta as directed.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and coat evenly.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in olive oil until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat.
  5. Add cream and seasoning; heat through.
  6. Add pasta and toss; heat through.
  7. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese

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