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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 large chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 8 ounces pasta penne, fettuccine, or similar
  • 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the chicken and vegetables as needed and have all ingredients ready before cooking.
  2. Cook the pasta: Boil salted water and cook the pasta until al dente. Reserve a little pasta water, then drain.
  3. Cook the chicken: Season the chicken and cook it in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden and cooked through.
  4. Build the sauce: In the same skillet, cook butter and garlic, then add the remaining sauce ingredients and seasonings.
  5. Finish the sauce: Stir in Parmesan and simmer gently until creamy and slightly thickened.
  6. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and add the pasta, tossing until everything is coated.
  7. Adjust: Add reserved pasta water if needed and taste for seasoning.
  8. Serve: Finish with optional herbs or extra Parmesan and serve.