Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Here’s a fantastic pasta recipe for you all to make for dinner – cajun chicken pasta! If you like a little spice this is perfect! It’s not hard to make and I even included a cajun seasoning recipe so you can make it at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 box penne pasta
• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp cajun spice (recipe below)
• 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
• ½ cup parmesan cheese
• ½ cup diced tomatoes

Directions:

1. Boil pasta according to package directions then drain and reserve for later
2. While pasta is boiling, combine chicken breast, 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp cajun spice in a ziploc bag and marinade for at least 30 minutes.
3. Add remaining olive oil to a skillet and cook chicken in skillet over medium- high heat for 7-8 minutes (or until internal temperature reaches 175 degrees)
4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5. Combine cooked noodles, heavy cream, 2 tsp cajun spice and parmesan cheese in the skillet
6. Cook over medium-high heat stirring constantly until sauce has thickened.
7. Place cooked chicken on top of pasta and top with tomatoes and parmesan cheese
8. Serve immediately

Cajun Spice Mix

Ingredients:

• 1½ Tbsp sea salt
• 2 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 Tbsp paprika
• 1 Tbsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp cayenne
• 1 Tbsp onion powder
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a jar and mix well.