Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

Boil water in a large pot and add a heaping tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the water.

Add bow tie pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Season chicken with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

Heat infused olive oil in a skillet until hot.

Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

Add butter to the skillet and let it melt.

Mince garlic and add to the skillet, cooking until fragrant.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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