Cajun Chicken Pasta

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

So, one of my husband's favorite recipes is Cajun Chicken Pasta. It's odd cause he professes he hates anything with a creamy sauce but hey, I'm not gonna question it when I have a picky eater like him to cook for. It's pretty easy to prepare since most of the ingredients are just spices. When you make the sauce, add a little more seasoning than the recipe calls for to make it tastier. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe exactly and the sauce was a little bland, so during the subsequent times I made it I added more seasoning to the sauce and it made it a lot better. Here's what you'll need:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (can have more or less depending on how many people you're making this for, I usually do 2 halves since it's just the hubs and me)

• 4 tsp. cajun seasoning

• 4 tbsp. butter or margarine

• 3 cups heavy cream

• 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. black pepper

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

• 8 oz. cooked penne pasta (drained)

• 2 roma tomatoes, diced

• fresh shredded parmesan, to taste

First, cut the fat off the chicken and moisten with water. In a resealable bag or tupperware container, add the chicken and cajun seasoning. Shake until the chicken is completely coated with the seasoning. Sautee chicken in a large skillet with 2 tbsp butter over a medium heat, turning when necessary. When chicken is about halfway done, grab another skillet and add the cream, 2 tbsp butter and rest of the seasonings (I also add some more Cajun seasoning for a little more spice). Stir occasionally over a medium heat. When the mixture starts to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well. When the chicken is done, cut into strips. Spoon the pasta and sauce onto plates and top with chicken, tomatoes and parmesan. Serve and enjoy!