Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water in a pot with salt.
  2. 2Boil water in a pot with salt.
  3. 3Boil water in a pot with salt.
  4. 4Pour in the pasta and cook until al dente.
  5. 5Pour in the pasta and cook until al dente.
  6. 6Pour in the pasta and cook until al dente.
  7. 7Drain the pasta water and set the pasta aside.
  8. 8Drain the pasta water and set the pasta aside.
  9. 9Drain the pasta water and set the pasta aside.
  10. 10Place chicken breasts into a Ziploc bag.
  11. 11Place chicken breasts into a Ziploc bag.
  12. 12Place chicken breasts into a Ziploc bag.
  13. 13Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts slightly to ensure faster cooking.
  14. 14Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts slightly to ensure faster cooking.
  15. 15Use a meat tenderizer to flatten the chicken breasts slightly to ensure faster cooking.
  16. 16Add oil to the chicken breasts.
  17. 17Add oil to the chicken breasts.
  18. 18Add oil to the chicken breasts.
  19. 19Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  20. 20Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  21. 21Season the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  22. 22Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
  23. 23Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
  24. 24Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
  25. 25Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet until hot.
  26. 26Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet until hot.
  27. 27Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a nonstick skillet until hot.
  28. 28Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet.
  29. 29Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet.
  30. 30Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet.
  31. 31Cook the chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning and to ensure it cooks through.
  32. 32Cook the chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning and to ensure it cooks through.
  33. 33Cook the chicken for about 5 to 10 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning and to ensure it cooks through.
  34. 34Flip the chicken once one side is golden brown and cooked.
  35. 35Flip the chicken once one side is golden brown and cooked.
  36. 36Flip the chicken once one side is golden brown and cooked.
  37. 37Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
  38. 38Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
  39. 39Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
  40. 40In the same skillet, add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
  41. 41In the same skillet, add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
  42. 42In the same skillet, add about 1 tablespoon of butter.
  43. 43Add chopped onion, chopped red bell peppers, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
  44. 44Add chopped onion, chopped red bell peppers, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
  45. 45Add chopped onion, chopped red bell peppers, and diced tomatoes to the skillet.
  46. 46Cook the vegetables until softened and the onions are translucent.
  47. 47Cook the vegetables until softened and the onions are translucent.
  48. 48Cook the vegetables until softened and the onions are translucent.
  49. 49Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  50. 50Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  51. 51Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  52. 52Add cream cheese to the mixture.
  53. 53Add cream cheese to the mixture.
  54. 54Add cream cheese to the mixture.
  55. 55Add 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  56. 56Add 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  57. 57Add 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning.
  58. 58Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking.
  59. 59Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking.
  60. 60Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper to your liking.
  61. 61Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat it well.
  62. 62Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat it well.
  63. 63Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and stir to coat it well.
  64. 64Cut the rested chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  65. 65Cut the rested chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  66. 66Cut the rested chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
  67. 67Add the chicken pieces to the pasta, saving some for plating if desired.
  68. 68Add the chicken pieces to the pasta, saving some for plating if desired.
  69. 69Add the chicken pieces to the pasta, saving some for plating if desired.
  70. 70Pour Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken.
  71. 71Pour Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken.
  72. 72Pour Parmesan cheese over the pasta and chicken.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 16 oz. penne pasta
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 2 chicken breast
  • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dry parsley
  • 1 tsp. dry parsley
  • 1 tsp. dry parsley
  • 0.5 paprika
  • 0.5 paprika
  • 0.5 paprika
  • 0.5 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper, chopped
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz. diced tomatoes
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • 1 tsp. garlic
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 4 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp. chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp. Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese
  • chicken broth
  • chicken broth
  • chicken broth
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • pepper
  • pepper
  • pepper

Equipment

potZiploc bagmeat tenderizernonstick skillet

Tips

  • Do not over-tenderize the chicken breast.
  • Rub the seasoning into the chicken breast to ensure maximum flavor.
  • Allow the cooked chicken to rest to produce more juice.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.