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Spicy Cajun Chicken & Pasta
At a Glance
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 25 minutes
- Total
- 25 min
- Yield
- 4.00 serving(s)
Categories
- Main
Cuisine
- American
Cooking Method
- Stovetop
Difficulty
- Easy
Dietary
- Non-Vegetarian
Allergens
- Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
Servings & Nutrition
Original recipe serves 4. Current scale: 1x.
Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.
This recipe for Spicy Cajun Chicken & Pasta brings together 1 lb cooked pasta (Linquini works well), 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 tablespoon olive oil in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 25 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cooked pasta (Linquini works well)
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- cajun seasoning (I use homemade "Essence")
- garlic powder
- fresh ground pepper
- 4 -6 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup half-and-half (approx.)
- 1/4 cup grated fontinella cheese
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Instructions
Heat olive oil & butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Generously season one side of each chicken breast with Cajun Seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
Place chicken in skillet then season the other side.
While chicken is cooking prepare pasta according to package directions.
When chicken is cooked through and browned on both sides, remove to platter, cover and keep warm.
Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to pad drippings, add half-and-half. Amount of cream cheese and half-and-half will vary depending on desired consistency and spiciness. Stir to melt cream cheese - do not boil.
Serve sauce over cooked pasta. Top with sliced chicken and shredded cheese.
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