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Cajun Ranch Pasta

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4-6

Flavors Used:

If creamy, zesty, and just the right amount of Cajun kick had a party, this pasta would be the guest of honor. We’re talkin’ tender, juicy chicken, bold Dan-O’s Cajun flavor, and a rich, ranchy sauce that hugs every bite of pasta. It’s easy, it’s craveable, and yeah…it’s got that Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!® energy built right in.

Ingredients

6 tsp Dan-O’s Cajun Seasoning
1 tbsp Dan-O’s Dips Ranch
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tbsp salted butter
2 chicken breasts
1 yellow onion sliced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
12 oz box of bow tie pasta
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups milk
2 ounces cream cheese, room temp
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cups water

Preparation Instructions

First things first—Mix up the buttermilk with 1 tbsp of Dan-O’s Dips Ranch, give it a quick stir, and set it aside.
Now grab a skillet, crank it to medium-high, and melt that butter down. Toss in your chicken and hit both sides with a generous shake of Dan-O’s Cajun. Cook it up until it’s juicy and done, then pull it off, let it rest, and chop it into bite-sized goodness.
Time to build that flavor base. In a big ol’ pot over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp of butter and throw in your onions. Let ‘em soften up, then add the red pepper, garlic, and another hit of Dan-O’s Cajun seasoning. Stir it up and let those veggies get nice and tender.
Add your pasta, parsley, and 2 cups of water. Give it a stir, then pour in just enough extra water to cover the pasta. Let it simmer, stirrin’ often, until it’s perfectly al dente (about 10 minutes or so).
Now we make it creamy. Stir in the milk, cream cheese, a couple more teaspoons of Dan-O’s Cajun, and that parmesan. Mix it ‘til it’s smooth.
Slide that chopped chicken back in, give it a gentle mix, and boom—you’re ready to roll.
Serve it up hot with a sprinkle of fresh parmesan and parsley on top. Yum Yum Get Ya Sum!®