Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Notes

Make this, like right now. Be prepared for no leftovers. This dish will quickly become one of your most requested dishes.
There is no such thing as too much garlic, so add more if you want. Same goes for the Cajun seasoning, make it as spicy as you want.
I like to use penne pasta but any pasta you have on hand works.
If you don’t have a cast iron skillet you can use whatever you have.
Make sure your skillet is hot when you put your chicken in so you get a nice sear on the outside.
While the recipe works best with chicken breasts chicken thighs work as well.
I like to also season my chicken with salt and pepper but you can just use Cajun seasoning if you prefer.

	16 ounces pasta
	4 chicken breasts
	3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
	4 tablespoons butter
	2 tablespoon olive oil
	1/4 cup onion, finely diced
	5 cloves garlic, finely minced
	1 1/2 cup heavy cream
	1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
	2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
	1 cup pasta water
	1 tablespoon salt
	1 tablespoon black pepper

1.	Cook the pasta al dente, reserve 1 cup pasta water.
2.	Season chicken on both sides with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
3.	While pasta is cooking, heat olive and 2 tablespoons of butter in a cast iron skillet.
4.	Add chicken to hot skillet and cook on each side for about 3-4 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked through remove and set aside to rest.
5.	In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter and olive oil. Add onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
6.	Add heavy cream and whisk everything together until smooth.
7.	Add Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, pepper and pasta water to skillet and mix well. Add salt to taste.
8.	Add cooked pasta to sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
9.	Meanwhile slice the chicken breasts into strips.
10.	Serve each bowl of pasta with chicken on top. Enjoy!