Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Preparing the Chicken
- 2
Season the Chicken
While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken breast on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breast and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
Making the Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Cream and Cheese
Reduce the heat to low, then add the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.
Combining Everything
- 6
Mix Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked penne pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Slice the cooked chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Toss everything together to ensure the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot.