Cajun seasoning

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1 tbsp smoked paprika

1 ½ tsp salt

1 ½ tsp dried oregano

1 ½ tsp dried thyme

1 tsp garlic powder

¾ tsp onion powder

½ tsp cayenne pepper

½ tsp black pepper

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Chicken Pasta

1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil, divided

12oz uncooked linguine

1 whole yellow onion, thinly sliced

1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2oz Parmesan cheese, shredded

2 large scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts divided

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, for garnish

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1. Stir together Cajun seasoning ingredients in bowl. Set aside ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning for garnish.

2. Rub 2 tbsp of Cajun seasoning evenly over chicken, heat 1 tbsp of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning over occasionally until browned and internal temp registers 160°F (about 8-10 minutes). Transfer chicken to cutting board and let rest at least 10 minutes, do not clean skillet.

3. While chicken cooks, cook pasta according to package directions, drain pasta in strainer over bowl, reserve 1 cup of cooking water

4. Return skillet to medium heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to drippings in skillet. Add onion, green pepper, and red pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 7 minutes). Add tomatoes, and cook, stirring often, until tomatoes burst (about 4 minutes). Stir in garlic and 1 tbsp of the Cajun Seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 1 minute).

5. Stir in whipping cream, Parmesan, and white parts of scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 2 minutes). Remove from heat, and add cooked pasta; toss to coat, adding cooking water, 2 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency, if necessary.

6. Slice chicken into ¼ inch-thick slices. Add chicken to pasta and sauce, and toss to coat.

7. Top evenly with fresh thyme, green parts of scallions, additional Parmesan, and reserved ¼ tsp Cajun seasoning.

8. Serve