creamy cajun chicken with sundried tomatos

Servings: 4
Rating: 4
Difficulty: easy
Category: main course
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (use a no or low salt variety)
  • Flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente

Directions:

  1. Put a large pot of water on to cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Cut the chicken in half lengthwise so you have four thinner cutlets. Sprinkle them with salt & pepper, garlic powder, basil and 1/2 teaspoon of the Cajun seasoning. Coat them in flour.
  3. Add the butter and oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken. Cook it for 4-5 min/side or until it's nice and golden. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
  4. Add the minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the pan. Let it bubble for about 30 seconds or so.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the cream and remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning.
  6. Add the chicken back into the pan and cook for another 5 minutes or so, until the sauce is thickened a bit and the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over top (or stir it into the sauce). Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately.

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