spicy – Cooking With Shaz

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips

4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

2 tablespoons butter

1 thinly sliced green onion

1-2 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

2 Servings

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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Chicken Caliente (King Ranch Casserole)

3 pounds chicken breasts, or 1 whole chicken, cooked, reserving one cup broth

1 onion, large, chopped

1 green bell pepper, large, chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon chili powder

dash garlic salt

1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of chicken soup

1 10 3/4 ounce can cream of mushroom soup

1 10 3/4 ounce can Rotel Tomatoes

1/2 pound cheddar cheese, grated

12 corn tortillas, cut into strips

Bone chicken and cut into bite size pieces. Saute onion and green pepper in butter. Combine chili powder, garlic salt, soups, broth and Rotel. Place 1/2 of chicken in a large casserole; top with 1/2 soup mixture, tortilla strips, onion and green pepper, then cheese. Repeat layers. Cook covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; then uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes. (You can also use flour tortillas instead of corn.)

Serves 8.