Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta

30 mins

Directions

  1. 1.

    Get some chicken breasts, clean them, pat them dry, and butterfly or split them in half to cook more evenly.

  2. 2.

    Drizzle avocado oil on the chicken breasts.

  3. 3.

    Season the chicken breasts with garlic butter and herb seasoning, Tony’s seasoning, and smoked paprika.

  4. 4.

    Prepare a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.

  5. 5.

    After flipping the chicken, add 1-2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and baste the chicken for another 4 minutes.

  6. 6.

    Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent loosely with foil to allow it to continue cooking, and set aside.

  7. 7.

    Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, add 1 tablespoon of butter, 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds.

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    Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the skillet and simmer for 7-8 minutes until thickened.

  9. 9.

    Stir in freshly chopped parsley, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.

  10. 10.

    Add more seasoning to taste.

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    Cook the pasta until almost al dente, drain, and add it to the sauce.

  12. 12.

    Plate the pasta, slice the rested chicken, and place it on top of the pasta.

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    Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions, and add extra sauce if desired.

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 2 teaspoons garlic butter and herb seasoning
  • 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt and pepper
  • 1 box Penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 0.8 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 lemon juice
  • 1 green onions
  • 1 tomatoes

Equipment

knife cutting board large skillet spatula sheet pan grater lemon juicer

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