Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Cajun Cream Sauce, blackened chicken, tomatoes, spinach
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Ingredients
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Pasta
Blackened Chicken
Cajun Cream Sauce
Vegetables
Method
Cooking the Pasta
- 1
Boil the Pasta
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the penne pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
Preparing the Blackened Chicken
- 2
Season the Chicken
Rub the chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning evenly on both sides.
- 3
Making the Cajun Cream Sauce
- 4
- 5
Add Cream and Broth
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Season Sauce
Add salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce thickens.
Combining Ingredients
- 7
Mix Everything Together
Add the cooked penne pasta, sliced blackened chicken, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach into the skillet with the sauce. Toss until everything is well coated and heated through.
- 8
Serve
Plate the Cajun Chicken Pasta and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!