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A Fast and Delicious Dinner: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- Penne8 oz
- Cajun seasoning4 tsp
- Salt½ tsp
- Pepper½ tsp
- Chicken breast · boneless skinless1 ½ lb
- Butter3 tbsp
- Onion½
- Bell pepper2
- Heavy cream1 ½ cups
- Smoked paprika¾ tsp
- Basil · dried½ tsp
- Garlic powder¼ tsp
- Parmesan cheese⅓ cups
Instructions
- Cook the penne according to the package, then drain.
- In a large bag, shake the chicken pieces with 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper until coated. Set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken in the butter until just cooked through, working in batches if needed. Transfer to a plate.
- Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the pan.
- Cook the peppers and onion, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the cream, smoked paprika, dried basil, garlic powder, the remaining 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add the Parmesan and the drained pasta and stir until the cheese melts. Serve warm.
Summarized from Sugar Spun Run's video. Watch it for the details.
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