Cajun Chicken Pasta | Slap Ya Mama

We've been making this Cajun Chicken pasta over the past few years in the Cajun Crate house. We make it a little different every time, sometimes adding sauteed onions or sometimes making it extra spicy. It's always a quick go-to recipe that we can cook in 30-minutes and make everyone happy.

4-6 SERVINGS | prep time: 10 MINUTES | cook time: 20 MINUTES

 

Ingredients

• 1lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 tbs. olive oil, divided
• 2 tbs. Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
• 16 ounces penne pasta
• 4 tbs. unsalted butter
• 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cup heavy cream, or more, to taste
• 2 tsp. of Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

• 2 Roma tomatoes, diced (optional)

Directions:

1. In a gallon size plastic zip bag, add chicken, 2 tablespoon olive oil and Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning. Zip it and Mix it until chicken is coated.
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through. Cook about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm. (not seen in video)
3. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain. (not seen in video)
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Whisk in heavy cream and Slap Ya Mama pepper sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until incorporated (about 1-2 minutes).
6. Stir in Parmesan until sauce starts to thicken (about 1-2 minutes).
7. Add Slap Ya Mama seasoning to taste. Stir and reduce heat.
8. Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.
9. Serve with chicken. Top with shredded parmesan cheese and garnished with tomatoes if desired.-You can also serve with jalapenos or sauteed onions.