Creamy Cajun Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, flattened
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8 ounces of penne pasta
→ Sauce Ingredients
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1 and a half tablespoons Cajun seasoning (split)
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1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for sprinkling
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1 and a half cups of half-and-half
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1 tablespoon regular flour
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 tablespoons plain butter
→ Garnish
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Salt and pepper (as needed)
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Chopped parsley
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1 diced tomato
# Instructions:
01 -
Follow the instructions on the penne package to cook it perfectly.
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Warm the olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Sprinkle a tablespoon of Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken. Place the breasts in the pan and cook for around 3 minutes per side, or until the inside hits 165°F.
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Take the chicken out, wipe the skillet clean, and put it back on medium heat.
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Melt the butter in the skillet, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for half a minute. Mix in the flour and cook for another 30 seconds. Slowly pour in the half-and-half, starting with small amounts at first to thicken it up, then add the rest more quickly.
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Mix in the parmesan cheese until it melts completely. Add the remaining Cajun seasoning and some salt and pepper to flavor.
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Toss the pasta with the sauce. Serve it with sliced chicken on top, and garnish with parsley, tomato, parmesan, and enjoy it right away!
# Notes:
01 -
Want it milder? Use less Cajun seasoning.
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Tastes best served fresh when the sauce is still silky.