Grilled Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta

A friend made this, for a team meal.   My boys loved it, so I got the recipe.   They said that this was as good as hers!   I didn't pound the chicken.  I don't own a mallet.   I served it with a salad and broccoli.   

Grilled Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta


INGREDIENTS


Chicken
1/2cup olive oil
1/2cup ranch dressing
3Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2Tbsp Cajun seasoning
2tsp salt
1tsp lemon juice
1tsp white vinegar
1/4tsp ground black pepper, or to taste
1Tbsp white sugar, or to taste
4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Pasta
16oz bowtie pasta
2 1/2cups heavy whipping cream (can substitute evaporated milk)
3cloves garlic, crushed
1Tbsp pepper
2tsp Cajun seasoning
1/4cup butter
1/2c. shredded Parmesan cheese

INSTRUCTIONS


Chicken
1.In a medium bowl, stir together the olive oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, cajun seasoning, salt, lemon juice, white vinegar, pepper, and sugar. Let stand for 5 minutes. Pound chicken breast to 1/4" thickness. Place chicken in the gallon size ziplock bag, and stir to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (the longer the better). Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 8 to 12 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear. Slice and serve over pasta.
Pasta
1.Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; set aside.
2.In a small saucepan, melt butter, add garlic, whipping cream, Cajun seasoning, pepper and parmesan cheese. Whisk together on low heat for 5-6 minutes. In a large bowl, pour over cooked, drained pasta. Top with Cajun ranch chicken and sprinkle a little bit more shredded parmesan cheese on top.

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