Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Get some chicken breasts, clean them, pat them dry, and butterfly or split them in half to cook more evenly.
  2. 2Get some chicken breasts, clean them, pat them dry, and butterfly or split them in half to cook more evenly.
  3. 3Get some chicken breasts, clean them, pat them dry, and butterfly or split them in half to cook more evenly.
  4. 4Drizzle avocado oil on the chicken breasts.
  5. 5Drizzle avocado oil on the chicken breasts.
  6. 6Drizzle avocado oil on the chicken breasts.
  7. 7Season the chicken breasts with garlic butter and herb seasoning, Tony’s seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  8. 8Season the chicken breasts with garlic butter and herb seasoning, Tony’s seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  9. 9Season the chicken breasts with garlic butter and herb seasoning, Tony’s seasoning, and smoked paprika.
  10. 10Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  11. 11Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  12. 12Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  13. 13After flipping the chicken, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and baste the chicken for another 4 minutes.
  14. 14After flipping the chicken, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and baste the chicken for another 4 minutes.
  15. 15After flipping the chicken, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and baste the chicken for another 4 minutes.
  16. 16Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent loosely with foil to allow it to continue cooking, and set aside.
  17. 17Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent loosely with foil to allow it to continue cooking, and set aside.
  18. 18Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent loosely with foil to allow it to continue cooking, and set aside.
  19. 19Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
  20. 20Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
  21. 21Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.
  22. 22Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 7-8 minutes until thickened.
  23. 23Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 7-8 minutes until thickened.
  24. 24Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 7-8 minutes until thickened.
  25. 25Stir in freshly chopped parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  26. 26Stir in freshly chopped parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  27. 27Stir in freshly chopped parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
  28. 28Add more seasoning to taste.
  29. 29Add more seasoning to taste.
  30. 30Add more seasoning to taste.
  31. 31Cook the pasta until almost al dente, drain, and add it to the sauce.
  32. 32Cook the pasta until almost al dente, drain, and add it to the sauce.
  33. 33Cook the pasta until almost al dente, drain, and add it to the sauce.
  34. 34Plate the pasta, slice the rested chicken, and place it on top of the pasta.
  35. 35Plate the pasta, slice the rested chicken, and place it on top of the pasta.
  36. 36Plate the pasta, slice the rested chicken, and place it on top of the pasta.
  37. 37Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions, and add extra sauce if desired.
  38. 38Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions, and add extra sauce if desired.
  39. 39Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions, and add extra sauce if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic butter and herb seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic butter and herb seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic butter and herb seasoning
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 box Penne pasta
  • 1 box Penne pasta
  • 1 box Penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 0.5 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 0.5 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 green onions
  • 1 green onions
  • 1 green onions
  • 1 tomatoes
  • 1 tomatoes
  • 1 tomatoes

Equipment

knifecutting boardlarge skilletspatulasheet pangraterlemon juicer