Spicy Cajun Chicken & Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb cooked pasta ( linquini works well)
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
cajun seasoning (i use homemade essence )
garlic powder
fresh ground pepper
4 -6 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup half-and-half (approx .)
1/4 cup grated fontinella cheese

Directions:

Heat olive oil & butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Generously season one side of each chicken breast with Cajun Seasoning, garlic powder and black pepper.
Place chicken in skillet then season the other side.
While chicken is cooking prepare pasta according to package directions.
When chicken is cooked through and browned on both sides, remove to platter, cover and keep warm.
Reduce heat to low. Add cream cheese to pad drippings, add half-and-half. Amount of cream cheese and half-and-half will vary depending on desired consistency and spiciness. Stir to melt cream cheese - do not boil.
Serve sauce over cooked pasta. Top with sliced chicken and shredded cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	668.25 Kcal (2798 kJ)
Calories from fat	314.66 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	34.96g	54%
Cholesterol	250.11mg	83%
Sodium	1041.68mg	43%
Potassium	781.81mg	17%
Total Carbs	31.49g	10%
Sugars	1.06g	4%
Protein	59.07g	118%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	187.9mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	152.95 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8g	54%
Cholesterol	57.25mg	83%
Sodium	238.43mg	43%
Potassium	178.95mg	17%
Total Carbs	7.21g	10%
Sugars	0.24g	4%
Protein	13.52g	118%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	1%
Iron	0.3mg	6%
Calcium	43mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
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