CAJUN CHILI RECIPES

Steps:

• Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat. Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto two plates (there will be some leftover). Slice chicken and place atop pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley and serve.

Steps:

• Slightly moisten chicken with water.
• In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
• In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
• When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
• When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
• When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
• Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan.
• Throw a thick, garlicky slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!