Cajun Chicken Pasta

• portioner: 4 servings
• aktiv tid: 10 minutes
• total tid: 30 minutes

Ingredienser

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

1 tablespoon cajun seasoning

8 ounces penne pasta

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 cup heavy cream (or more, to taste)

1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

2 Roma tomatoes (diced)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Instruktioner

In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil and cajun seasoning.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm.

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more heavy cream as needed; season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Stir in pasta and gently toss to combine.

Serve immediately with chicken, garnished with tomatoes and parsley, if desired.