Cajun Chicken Pasta

The recipes comes together quickly without much work. Plus it tastes delicious and is easy to double to feed a larger crowd.

When it comes to the liquid in this dish you can use all whipping cream or you can use half whipping cream and half milk or even half and half. It all depends on how creamy you want it and the amount of calories you are willing to consume. Any combination of milk, heavy cream, or half and half would work, but I wouldn't use fat free milk as it would not be as creamy.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 16 ounces linguine
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup half and half
• 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions and drain.
2. Meanwhile, cut the chicken breasts into bite sized pieces. Coat the chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, melt the butter.
4. Cook the chicken in the butter until completely cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, half and half, tomatoes, basil, black pepper and garlic. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook on low, stirring occasionally until everything is heated through and sauce thickens.
6. Add the pasta and stir to coat.
7. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mix.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708
Total Fat		28.8g
Saturated Fat		17.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		2g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		181.7g
Sodium		515g
Potassium		778.3g
Total Carbohydrates		60.4g
Dietary Fiber		5.2g
Sugars		2.3g
Protein		45g
Vitamin A 19.9% Vitamin C 4.9%
Calcium 23.4% Iron 38.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Plain Chicken.