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cajun chicken pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious combination of crispy chicken and a spicy, creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course chicken dinner, dinner, pasta
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1 lb pasta like bowtie or penne
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lawry's seasoning salt
  • 6 oz sliced mushrooms
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce (more if you like it extra spicy)
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

For the chicken:

  • Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise so you have 2 thinner pieces of chicken.
  • In a large plate or dish, combine the flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, Lawry's, and garlic powder. In another shallow bowl, mix together one egg and a small amount (tbsp of so) of milk or water.
  • Dip each piece of chicken in the egg and then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture. Make sure all sides of the chicken are coated.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium/high heat. Add enough oil to just cover the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken, making sure not to crowd the pan. You may have to do 2 batches. Cook the chicken through (to 165 degrees), remove from pan and put to the side.

For the pasta and sauce:

  • Fill a large pot with water and heat over high heat until boiling. Add one good handful of salt to the pot while it is heating up. Once it is boiling, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  • In the small skillet you used for the chicken, add a tbsp of olive oil and the mushrooms and red bell pepper slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften.
  • Once the vegetables are softened, add the heavy cream, cajun seasoning, adobo sauce (if using), and parmesan cheese. Leave the heat on medium/high heat until it begins to bubble. Season with a sprinkle of salt & pepper.
  • When the pasta is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the pasta to the cream/vegetable mixture. Don't worry about draining it completely - a little pasta water will help thicken the sauce.
  • When the sauce has thickened, transfer the pasta and sauce to a large pasta bowl or platter. Slice the chicken and place it on top of the pasta. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
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