Cajun Chicken Pasta

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• Chicken Breasts - 3 breasts

• Olive Oil - 2-3 tablespoons (as needed)

• Garlic Powder - 1 tablespoon

• Tony Chachere's Original Creole Seasoning - 2-3 tablespoons (too taste)

• Smoked Paprika - 1-2 tablespoons (too taste)

• Butter - 2 tablespoons

• Garlic paste - 1-2 tablespoons (too taste)

• Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons (too taste)

• Chicken Broth  - ~1 Cup

• Heavy Cream - ~ 1 Cup

• Parsley - 3 tablespoons (too taste)

• Parmesan Cheese - 1/2 cup

• Lemon Juice - 1 teaspoon

• Penne Pasta - 1 box

• Green onions - for garnish

1. Cook pasta according to instructions on box. 

2. Butterfly (or split in half to thin) the chicken breasts, season generously with garlic powder, Tony's seasoning,  and smoked paprika. 

3. Add olive oil to a hot pan and cook the chicken breast until done. Add butter and baste chicken in the butter. 

4. Put chicken on a plate the side and in the same seasoned skillet add garlic paste, butter, tomato paste, Chicken broth and heavy cream. Let it simmer on low until it thickens (adjust cream and broth for more sauce). 

5. Add the parsley, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice to the sauce. Add additional Tony's seasoning to taste. 

6. Combine sauce, pasta and sliced chicken. Service with green onions and more cheese as garnish. 

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