Cajun Chicken Pasta

Background: My husband fell in love with a Cajun Chicken Pasta from one of our local restaurants. I tried to recreate it for him. You can customize this recipe by adjusting the spice level and choosing your favorite veggies to add!

• 8 ounces Barilla farfalle pasta
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 3-4 garlic cloves
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet Cajun seasoning
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into smaller pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 2/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 bell peppers, cut into bite-size pieces or any other fresh veggie you’d like to use

1. Cook the pasta shy of 2 minutes per package instructions (the pasta will cook slightly when added to the pan so you don’t want it to become mushy.) Strain and set aside.
2. In a castiron skillet or large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Grate in your garlic – I use a Microplane handheld grater. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, veggies, and cajun seasoning. Cook until chicken is nearly cooked through.
4. Add the milk and cream cheese, constantly stirring until the cheese has melted and the sauce is smooth.
5. Add in pasta, parmesan cheese, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Finish off your meal with our Lemon Brownies.