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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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This is another recipe that has earned being made multiple times.  I love pasta and I love Cajun and also chicken, so this recipe it perfect to me. Yum. Yum. YUM.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

The Recipe:

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small strips)
  • 4 ounces linguine (cooked to package directions)
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning( I ended up using way more)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

 

Place chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, toss the chicken with the seasoning until the chicken strips evenly coated with the seasoning.  In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter.  Add chicken and saute the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.  Reduce heat to low.  Add green onions, heavy cream, basil, salt, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook until heated through. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta

Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta

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Last night I made Baked Buffalo Chicken Pasta.  I was pretty yummy.  But once again, made waaay more than the two of us could eat so we’ll be having leftovers for some time. But that’s alright.

  

 

The recipe:

  • 16 ounces pasta (I used Campanelle, but any kind will do)
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into chunks
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 4 ounces shredded monterey jack cheese + more for topping
  • 1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese + more for topping
  • 1/3 cup buffalo wing sauce + more for topping
  • 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup gorgonzola cheese ( made the husband put this on his own plate instead of the whole dish. I think it’s nasty cheese, but he likes it)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cook pasta according to package directions.

While pasta is cooking, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter, and once it’s melted and bubbly add the flour. Whisk together to create a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add milk, stir and reduce heat to low. Stir until milk thickens. Add grated cheeses and continue to stir until mixture is smooth. Stir in buffalo sauce. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray. Add pasta and chicken, then pour cheese sauce over and mix throughly until everything is coated. Sprinkle with additional grated cheese and bread crumbs. Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately top with Gorgonzola(or not) and green onions and drizzle with buffalo wing sauce.