Creamy Chicken Pasta with Cajun Sauce

Chicken Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ¼ cups cajun seasoning
• 1 pound chicken breast or tenders

Chicken Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a plate or shallow bowl and cajun seasoning to a plate or solid bowl. Dip chicken breast into oil followed by cajun seasoning and transfer to a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
2. Blacken chicken 3 minutes and flip. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until done. Set aside.

Pasta Ingredients

• 1 pound pasta
• oil , for sautéing (optional)
• 1 red bell pepper , sliced (optional)
• 1 green bell pepper , sliced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon garlic , minced
• ⅓ cups green onion , diced
• 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
• 4 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup parmesan , fresh, grated

Pasta Instructions

1. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook your pasta according to package directions (reserve a half cup of pasta water to thin sauce, if needed).

Sauce Instructions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, peppers, and mushrooms. Sauté until tender.
2. Add garlic, green onions, cajun seasoning and heavy cream.
3. Bring sauce to a boil until bubbles form in the center.
4. Toss the fresh cooked pasta into the cajun sauce with the chicken.
5. Remove from heat and toss with fresh grated parmesan.