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Creamy Cajun Chicken and Pasta

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This dish is packed with flavor. It's perfect to add to your rotation!





Creamy cajun chicken pasta


Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Servings: 3-4


Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts

  • 1 onion diced

  • 4 cloves garlic finely chopped

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 2 tbs tomato paste

  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbs butter

  • Olive oil

  • Tony Chachere’s original seasoning

  • Paprika

  • Parsley to garnish


Instructions:

  1. Preheat skillet with oil and butter to medium high heat.

  2. While skillet heats, butterfly chicken breasts and generously season with olive oil, Tony Chachere’s original seasoning, and paprika.

  3. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side or until done. Remove and set aside.

  4. Add diced onion to skillet. Cook until soft.

  5. While onion cooks, boil pasta.

  6. Add chopped garlic to skillet with onion. Cook for a minute or so. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to reduce by half.

  7. Add in tomato paste and stir to combine.

  8. Add in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Once it’s reached a simmer, remove from heat and melt in cheese. Season to taste with more Tony Chachere’s if desired.

  9. Slice chicken and add to skillet. Enjoy!

 
 

2 Comments


Jennifer Boren
Jennifer Boren
Sep 27, 2024

As Charlotte mentioned, how much pasta and when are you adding it to the mix? Also, what kind of pasta is pictured? It looks like a great choice for this sauce!

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Charlotte Flax
Charlotte Flax
Sep 26, 2024

Maybe add the amount of pasta? We're making this tonight and it smells so good!

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