Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons flour; 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup dry white wine (see notes); 3 tablespoons butter; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 ¼ cups half and half (half cream half milk); ¾ cups chicken broth; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 teaspoon honey; 10 oz. Rotel tomatoes with green chilies (drained); ½ cup mozzarella cheese (shredded. See notes for other cheese options.); ½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded); ½ lb. penne; 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ½ teaspoon EACH: onion powder, dried basil, oregano, mustard powder; 1 pinch EACH: red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper; Fresh Cilantro

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Yield4

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Total50 min

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1
Make the seasoning blend: stir the 1 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, onion powder, basil, oregano, mustard powder, red pepper flakes, and cayenne together. Set aside.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne until al dente. Drain.
3
Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces and toss with 1 tsp Cajun seasoning, then with 2 Tbsp flour. Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high and cook the chicken 5 to 6 minutes, turning, until golden and cooked through to 165°F. Move it to a plate.
4
Pour the white wine into the hot pan and scrape up the browned bits. Let it simmer until almost gone, about 2 minutes.
5
Turn the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds, then whisk in the remaining 2 Tbsp flour and the tomato paste and cook 1 minute.
6
Slowly whisk in the half and half and chicken broth, then the seasoning blend, hot sauce, and honey. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes, until thickened.
7
Stir in the drained Rotel, then the mozzarella and cheddar a handful at a time until smooth. Add the pasta and chicken and toss until everything is coated and hot.
8
Top with fresh cilantro and serve right away.

Cajun Chicken Pasta