Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

For the Creamy Sauce:

• 7-8.8 oz pasta (penne, tagliatelle, linguine)
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1.4 oz grated Parmesan
• Handful fresh parsley or chives
• Optional: cherry tomatoes or peppers

Instructions:

1. Season Chicken

• Cut chicken into strips or cubes
• Mix with Cajun seasoning, olive oil, salt, and pepper
• Marinate 10-15 minutes

1. Cook Pasta

• Boil salted water
• Cook pasta al dente
• Reserve 1 ladle of pasta water

1. Cook Chicken

• Sear in hot skillet until golden and cooked through
• Set aside

1. Make Sauce

• In same skillet, melt butter
• Sauté onion and garlic 2-3 minutes
• Add cream and Parmesan
• Simmer 3-4 minutes until thickened

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 2-3