Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

7 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Boil the pasta in a pot with water and salt.
  2. 2Boil the pasta in a pot with water and salt.
  3. 3Boil the pasta in a pot with water and salt.
  4. 4Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
  5. 5Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
  6. 6Drain the cooked pasta and set aside.
  7. 7Place the chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and flatten them using a meat tenderizer.
  8. 8Place the chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and flatten them using a meat tenderizer.
  9. 9Place the chicken breasts in a ziploc bag and flatten them using a meat tenderizer.
  10. 10Season the chicken breasts with oil, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  11. 11Season the chicken breasts with oil, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  12. 12Season the chicken breasts with oil, Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
  13. 13Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet with 3-4 tablespoons of oil for 5-10 minutes per side.
  14. 14Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet with 3-4 tablespoons of oil for 5-10 minutes per side.
  15. 15Cook the chicken breasts in a skillet with 3-4 tablespoons of oil for 5-10 minutes per side.
  16. 16Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  17. 17Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  18. 18Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  19. 19In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  20. 20In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  21. 21In the same skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
  22. 22Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  23. 23Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  24. 24Add chopped onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened.
  25. 25Stir in diced tomatoes.
  26. 26Stir in diced tomatoes.
  27. 27Stir in diced tomatoes.
  28. 28Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  29. 29Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  30. 30Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet.
  31. 31Add cream cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.
  32. 32Add cream cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.
  33. 33Add cream cheese and stir until the sauce is creamy.
  34. 34Season with chicken bouillon and Cajun seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  35. 35Season with chicken bouillon and Cajun seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  36. 36Season with chicken bouillon and Cajun seasoning, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  37. 37Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat.
  38. 38Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat.
  39. 39Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to coat.
  40. 40Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta.
  41. 41Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta.
  42. 42Cut the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and add it to the pasta.
  43. 43Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the pasta.
  44. 44Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the pasta.
  45. 45Sprinkle parmesan cheese over the pasta.

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
  • 0.5 tsp old bay
  • 0.5 tsp old bay
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper
  • 0.5 medium size bell pepper
  • 4 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz diced tomatoes
  • 4 oz diced tomatoes
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup heavy cream
  • 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

Equipment

potglass bowlskilletmeat tenderizerwooden spoonknife