Tomato Basil Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Tomato Basil Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta; 1 1/2 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup white onion, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 sprigs basil (about 1/2 cup of fresh, uncut leaves, loosely packed); 1/4 cup butter; 1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste; parmesan cheese, to taste

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
1 1/2 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup white onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 sprigs basil (about 1/2 cup of fresh, uncut leaves, loosely packed)
1/4 cup butter
1 -2 tablespoon cajun seasoning, to taste
parmesan cheese, to taste

1
Cook your penne pasta, strain, and set aside.
2
cut raw chicken breasts into bite sized strips.
3
In a skillet, melt the butter on low heat and add minced onions and garlic, stir until well saturated.
4
Add chicken strips to the skillet, along with your cajun seasoning, mix until even. Cover and allow to simmer on medium/low heat.
5
when chicken is about halfway cooked, add the basil. I like to cut mine up into strips with cooking sheers, as some of those leaves can be big! Stir, cover, and simmer on medium/low until chicken is nearly done.
6
Slowly add the cream, stirring in well. if you like a little extra sauce for your pasta, add a little extra cream.
7
Add your freshly diced tomato to the mix and stir. Cover and allow chicken to finish cooking.
8
Serve hot over pasta, top with parmesan.

536

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta, 1 1/2 - 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Tomato Basil Cajun Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tomato Basil Cajun Chicken Pasta

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