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Easy Tasty Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 12-ounce package penne pasta
  • 1 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 TBSP cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 TBSO butter
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced and cut into 2inch strips
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne, depending on your preferred spice level
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 TBSP chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • Chopped fresh parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to aboil. Cook the pasta according to thepackage directions. Drain the pasta andrinse it with cool water.
  • Place it into abowl and add a little olive oil so that itdoesn’t stick together. Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Season the chicken with ½ tablespoon of the cajun seasoning and cook for 5-7min utes or until the chicken is done and no longer pink inside. Move the chicken to a bowl and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  • Add the butter to the skillet and when it has melted, add the onion and bell pepper. Cook 3-5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.5
  • Add the garlic, ½ tablespoon of the remaining cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, oregano, and cayenne.
  • Cookfor 1-3 more minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet.
  • Add the pasta, heavy cream, chicken broth, parmesan, and lemon zest to the skillet. Stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce becomes slightly thick.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Serve warm with sliced cherry tomatoes and freshly chopped parmesan.
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