Creamy Cajun Pasta

Ingredients

• Pasta
• Water
• Salt
• 2 chicken breasts
• Oil
• Cajun seasoning
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Dry parsley
• Paprika
• Old Bay seasoning
• 3-4 tablespoons of oil (for cooking chicken)
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• Chopped onion
• Chopped red bell peppers
• Diced tomatoes
• Heavy cream
• Chicken broth
• Cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon
• 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning
• Pepper
• Salt
• Parmesan cheese
• Mozzarella cheese (optional)

Method

1. Boil water with salt in a pot and cook the pasta until al dente, then drain and set aside.
2. Flatten the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag using a meat tenderizer.
3. Season the chicken breasts with oil and the following seasonings: cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, dry parsley, paprika, and Old Bay.
4. Rub the seasoning into the chicken breasts.
5. In a nonstick skillet, heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
6. Cook the chicken breasts for about 5 to 10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
7. Once cooked, set the chicken aside to rest.
8. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of butter, chopped onion, chopped red bell peppers, and diced tomatoes. Cook until softened and onions are translucent.
9. Add heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet and stir.
10. Incorporate cream cheese, 1 teaspoon of chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning. Adjust seasoning with pepper and salt to taste.
11. Add cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to coat with the sauce.
12. Cut the resting chicken into bite-sized pieces and add to the pasta, reserving some for plating.
13. Top with Parmesan cheese and additional chicken if desired.