Jake's new favorite phrase is "how 'bout..." Haha. He says it when he is looking for a toy in the toy box, when he is deciding what to draw next, and tonight I think I heard it about 20 times when he was playing in the tub. It cracks me up ;) Tonight, he was using the bath crayons and pursed his little lips, and said "hmmm, how 'bout stah (star)" then handed me the crayon because he wanted me to draw him a star. He is starting to look so much like a little boy now. It kills me.
Getting our toothbrushing on... |
Love that little man!! I will finally post this recipe. I have been making it for a while now, and it is in our regular rotation. My friend, Janet, made it the other day. Her husband told her how good it was, and she was trying to give me credit. Instead of telling him that it was one of my "quick and easy" recipes, she told him it was one of "Akisha's quick and dirty" recipes. I like it. Whatever it is, it is yummy. It only takes about 20 minutes to make, too. Forgive the photo, I don't know how to make pasta pretty.
"Quick and Dirty" Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces
2 TBSP butter
linguine noodles, I use about 1/2 small package
2 tsp Cajun seasoning, (I use more, and I use Tony Cachere's)
1-2 cups heavy cream, may use half and half (I use 2 cups heavy cream, trust me - it's WAY better that way)
2 Tbsp sundried tomatoes, chopped (I use more -I found some at Walmart that were in a jar, chopped with basil)
1/8 tsp garlic powder (I don't measure - just sprinkle some on)
1/4 tsp dried basil (I don't measure this either)
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese - I add WAY more
Okay, if you are worried about calories don't read any further. This isn't low cal, but it is soooo good. Just don't eat it every night. Seriously, it would kill you. Also, if you don't like spicy, use the amount of seasoning the recipe calls for, and if you like spice, add more. I used probably more than the called for amount last night because I wasn't sure if Jake would want some. It wasn't spicy at all. Actually, Jake has eaten the spiciest batch of this I have made and liked it.
Sprinkle your chicken with the seasoning and cook until done in the butter. While your chicken is cooking, cook your pasta. Once the chicken is cooked, pour in the heavy cream, tomatoes,garlic powder, and basil. As you can see, I add more of just about everything. I don't measure anything anymore. It is just as good whether you make it "by the book" or improvise. Once your cream has thickened a little, pour it over your cooked, drained pasta and add the cheese. Stir and serve. The sauce doesn't get super thick. I added a little cornstarch the first time because I thought it should be thicker, but once you add the cheese, it thickens it enough. Add a little garlic bread and enjoy!!!
Sprinkle your
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