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Smokey Cajun Chicken Pasta

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“Cooking is an observation-based process that you can’t do if you’re so completely focused on a recipe.” – Alton Brown

This is a new family favorite for sure. My family likes spicy dishes, and this one can be adjusted to be as spicy or mild as you like. Let me know how you enjoy this one in the comments below. Do you have a similar dish? What do you do with yours? Enjoy friends!

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Ingredients: Yields approximately 4~ 2 cup servings1~ 16 ounce box of penne pasta noodles, cooked2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized chunks2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil2 TBSP salted butter2 TBSP your favorite cajun seasoning1 TBSP dried parsley1 tsp onion powder1 tsp wood fired garlic salt~ I prefer Kinders brand1 cup diced Heirloom tomatoes or Roma type3 cloves of fresh garlic minced OR 3 tsp jarred1 ½ cups heaving whipping cream1 TBSP all purpose white flour½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

In a large skillet, heat oil on medium heat; add chicken chunks and cook until about half done; add garlic; sauté until chicken is cooked

While chicken is cooking, in a large stock pot bring water to boil and add pasta noodles; cook until done. Follow package instructions. Drain and place back in pot with

When chicken is done, remove to a bowl and set aside.

In a bowl whisk flour into milk until all lumps are dissolved.

Add cream, diced tomatoes, and all seasonings into melted butter; blend until thoroughly mixed;

Add chicken and stir in.

Once pasta is done, serve topped with chicken mixture and parmesan cheese with some yummy bread!

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Jean

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How to Make Chicken Caesar Salad with only 5 Ingredients~ YOUTUBE Video

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“Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with complete abandon or not at all.” – Harriet Van Horne

This is a super quick & easy recipe, yet satisfying as a meal! With just 5 ingredients, you can have a complete meal in short order! What’s your favorite salad?

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Ingredients: Yields 4 servings about 2 cups each

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked, cooled & cut into bite size chunks

1~ 5 ounce back of croutons, Caesar flavored

1 1/2 cups shredded parmesan cheese

1~ 16 ounce bottle of your favorite Caesar dressing. I prefer Kraft

1 large or 2 small head of Romaine lettuce, cut into bite size pieces

Check out my video on how to pan fry the chicken if you don’t want to bake it!

1. In a 350 degree oven, bake chicken breasts until done. You’ll know they are done when the juices run clear; cool and cut into bite size pieces.

2. In a large bowl, add all ingredients except the dressing; toss to mix evenly.

3. When you are ready to serve, add the dressing mixing thoroughly.

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Chicken Parmesan Made Easy!

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“Real cooking is more about following your heart than following recipes.”
– Unknown

With the abundance of tomato’s we’ve had in the garden this summer, I’ve been able to make a few batches of my marinara sauce. That means we eat a lot of Italian dishes in our home. Believe me when I say no-one is complaining! I wanted to share this super yummy & easy Chicken Parmesan recipe with my favorite friends… yep, that is all of you!

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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

Ingredients:

4 chicken breasts, tenderized about ½ inch thick
1 ½ cups Italian bread crumbs
1 ½ cup white all purpose flour
½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
½ tsp fresh ground black pepper
3 eggs, beaten
2 TBSP’s whole white milk
1 cup Canola oil for frying
4 cups Marinara Sauce 
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Click this link for my super easy Marinara Sauce recipe!
https://fordragonfliesandme.com/2022/09/21/marinara-sauce/

Tenderize chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness. You don’t have to have a meat tenderizer. Watch Dave’s video demonstration with an every day kitchen item on Facebook !

1. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk until mixed thoroughly; in another bowl add flour, salt & pepper and mix; in a third bowl put bread crumbs.

While oil is heating, dip each chicken breast first in the flour, then egg, then bread crumbs; make sure each piece of chicken is thoroughly coated; place one or two pieces of chicken in heated oil making sure they do not overlap;

2. Put oil in a frying pan and bring to temperature on medium-high heat; you will know when the oil is hot enough when you put a drop of water in and it bubbles.

3. Fry on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown- chicken will not be fully cooked; place paper towels onto a plate or cookie sheet; when chicken is done, remove and place chicken on paper towel to drain excess oil; repeat this process with new paper towels for each piece.

4. While the chicken is frying, put 2 cups of marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish; spread until the bottom is evenly coated.

5. When chicken is done, place side by side in the baking dish; divide mozzarella cheese and spread evenly over each piece of chicken.

6. Bake covered for 30 minutes; uncover and broil for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is golden.

Serve with additional sauce and a delicious salad & garlic bread!

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Jean

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