Tomato Basil Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 oz) package penne pasta
1 1/2-2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup tomato, diced
1/4 cup white onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
4 sprigs basil (about 1/2 cup of fresh , uncut leaves, loosely packed)
1/4 cup butter
1 -2 tbsp cajun seasoning, to taste
parmesan cheese , to taste

Directions:

Cook your penne pasta, strain, and set aside.
Cut raw chicken breasts into bite sized strips.
In a skillet, melt the butter on low heat and add minced onions and garlic, stir until well saturated.
Add chicken strips to the skillet, along with your cajun seasoning, mix until even. Cover and allow to simmer on medium/low heat.
When chicken is about halfway cooked, add the basil. I like to cut mine up into strips with cooking sheers, as some of those leaves can be big! Stir, cover, and simmer on medium/low until chicken is nearly done.
Slowly add the cream, stirring in well. if you like a little extra sauce for your pasta, add a little extra cream.
Add your freshly diced tomato to the mix and stir. Cover and allow chicken to finish cooking.
Serve hot over pasta, top with parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	543.14 Kcal (2274 kJ)
Calories from fat	344.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.32g	59%
Cholesterol	241.67mg	81%
Sodium	784.9mg	33%
Potassium	756.83mg	16%
Total Carbs	3.89g	1%
Sugars	0.83g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	3%
Protein	49g	98%
Vitamin C	3.3mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	56.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	163.19 Kcal (683 kJ)
Calories from fat	103.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.51g	59%
Cholesterol	72.61mg	81%
Sodium	235.82mg	33%
Potassium	227.39mg	16%
Total Carbs	1.17g	1%
Sugars	0.25g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	3%
Protein	14.72g	98%
Vitamin C	1mg	6%
Calcium	17.1mg	6%

* 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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