CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA | How To Make Cajun Pasta

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.

Cook the pasta in salty boiling water according to the instructions on the package. Drain it and set it aside.

Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet until they are evenly thick. Season both sides of the chicken with the 1½ tbsp of Cajun seasoning and salt to taste.

Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan, let it rest for a few minutes, and then cut it into slices.

Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same pan. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.

Now add the heavy cream, remaining Cajun seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste, if needed.

Toss in the cooked pasta, the sliced chicken, and some of the chopped parsley. Mix well.

Serve immediately with Parmesan cheese and more parsley.

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