Creamy Chicken Pasta
Indulge in this creamy chicken pasta, flavored with Cajun seasoning and finished with parmesan. Perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts skinless
- 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning divided, adjust to taste
- 8 ounces linguine pasta
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2/3 cup tomatoes diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped (for garnish)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- Salt for pasta water
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, then reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Flatten the chicken breasts and rub with Cajun seasoning. Cook in olive oil until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and remaining Cajun seasoning and parmesan.
- Toss the cooked pasta and sliced chicken with the sauce, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if needed. Serve garnished with parsley and extra parmesan.