Cajun Chicken Pasta

By bberens22

A spicy family favorite

Ingredients

• Cajun Seasoning
• table salt, 26 oz
• cayenne pepper, 5 tbs
• black pepper, 3 tbs
• onion powder, 3 tbs
• garlic powder, 3 tbs
• chili powder, 3 tbs thyme, 1 tbs
• sweet basil, 1 tbs
• bay leaf, 1 tbs
• Cajun Pasta
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small strips)
• 4 ounces linguini (cooked all dente)
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cajun Seasoning
Mix all spices in a blender minus the table salt. After blended through, add table salt to the spice mixture.

Cajun Pasta
Step 1: Place chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, toss the chicken with the seasoning until the chicken strips evenly coated with the seasoning.

Step 2: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and sauté the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees).

Step 3: Reduce heat to low. Add green onions, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook until heated through. Pour over hot linguini and toss with parmesan cheese.