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cajun chicken alfredo pasta

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Instructions

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Step 1

season the chicken and massage the seasoning onto both sides of chicken (make sure the chicken is room temperature and patted dry)

Step 2

allow the chicken to marinate in seasoning for 30 minutes

Step 3

boil the pasta according to package directions

Step 4

save aside a cup of pasta water

Step 5

brown chicken in skillet with oil & butter at medium heat until browned and cooked through about 7 minutes each side

Step 6

remove chicken to a plate

Step 7

wipe out the skillet (you can leave a little bit behind for flavor)

Step 8

add 4 tbsp. of butter and 1 tbsp. of oil and saute the garlic

Step 9

add black pepper and 1/2 tsp. of Tony's creole to garlic

Step 10

add heavy cream (simmer at medium heat)

Step 11

add all of the chicken juice that pooled up on the plate into the skillet

Step 12

add the cream cheese and whisk it into the sauce (lower the heat)

Step 13

add the pecorino romano cheese (mix)

Step 14

add the pasta water (simmer on low until you reach the desired thickness)

Step 15

taste the sauce and add more seasoning if needed

Step 16

add the fettucini (mix into the sauce)

Step 17

top with the chicken cut up into strips

Step 18

serve and enjoy!