Creamy cajun chicken pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  3. 3Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  4. 4Cook pasta until al dente.
  5. 5Cook pasta until al dente.
  6. 6Cook pasta until al dente.
  7. 7Drain pasta and set aside.
  8. 8Drain pasta and set aside.
  9. 9Drain pasta and set aside.
  10. 10In a large bowl, pat chicken breasts dry.
  11. 11In a large bowl, pat chicken breasts dry.
  12. 12In a large bowl, pat chicken breasts dry.
  13. 13Add olive oil to chicken and coat both sides with seasonings.
  14. 14Add olive oil to chicken and coat both sides with seasonings.
  15. 15Add olive oil to chicken and coat both sides with seasonings.
  16. 16Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  17. 17Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  18. 18Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  19. 19Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  20. 20Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  21. 21Add chicken and sear for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
  22. 22Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  23. 23Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  24. 24Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
  25. 25In the same skillet, add a bit more butter.
  26. 26In the same skillet, add a bit more butter.
  27. 27In the same skillet, add a bit more butter.
  28. 28Sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  29. 29Sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  30. 30Sauté onions and bell peppers over medium heat until tender, about 4–5 minutes.
  31. 31Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  32. 32Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  33. 33Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  34. 34Add tomato paste and mix until well combined.
  35. 35Add tomato paste and mix until well combined.
  36. 36Add tomato paste and mix until well combined.
  37. 37Add heavy cream to the skillet.
  38. 38Add heavy cream to the skillet.
  39. 39Add heavy cream to the skillet.
  40. 40Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  41. 41Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  42. 42Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
  43. 43Add Parmesan cheese, spinach and more seasoning.
  44. 44Add Parmesan cheese, spinach and more seasoning.
  45. 45Add Parmesan cheese, spinach and more seasoning.
  46. 46Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  47. 47Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  48. 48Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 4–5 minutes.
  49. 49Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  50. 50Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  51. 51Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat.
  52. 52Add sliced chicken on top.
  53. 53Add sliced chicken on top.
  54. 54Add sliced chicken on top.
  55. 55Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
  56. 56Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
  57. 57Garnish with chopped parsley, extra Parmesan, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in half
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp tomato chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp tomato chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 0.5 tsp tomato chicken bouillon (optional)
  • 10 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 10 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 10 oz rigatoni pasta
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1.5 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 0.33 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 0.33 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 0.33 cup mozzarella, shredded
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • 1 tsp cayenne powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley
  • Chopped parsley
  • Chopped parsley
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

large potlarge skillet

Tips

  • Use more or less cayenne powder depending on your spice preference.
  • Internal temperature of cooked chicken should be 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  • Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.
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