Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe – Spicy & Creamy Cajun Cuisine

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 ounces linguine or fettuccine pasta
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved