Bruschetta Chicken Bake

I have two recipes for this one. One is the original from Stove Top and the other is the perfected version...

I will give you both and you can make your own version.

Original:

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 pkg (6 oz) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced

1 tsp dried basil leaves, crushed

1 c mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place tomatoes with their liquid in medium bowl. Add stuffing mix, 1/2 c hot water and the garlic; stir just until stuffing mix is moistened. Set aside.

2. Place chicken in 13x9 dish sprinkle with the basil and cheese. Top with stuffing mixture.

3. Bake30 min or until chicken is cooked through.

My Version:

Same as above but double hot water (may substitute with broth), double stuffing (just one can of tomatoes still - "yuck...gross...ew!"), and last but not least double the cheese - of course. I also precook my chicken so it is done when the stuffing is crisp and golden.

Spicy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Here is a yummy Dinner....

2-3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts - cut into thin strips
8oz Linguine, cooked al dente
3 tsp Cajun Seasoning, divided
2-3 Tbsp Butter
3 1/2 cups half-n-half
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp chopped sundried tomatoes, optional
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste....

Place chicken strips into large ziploc bag with 2 tsp cajun seasoning, toss to cover evenly. In a large, hot skillet place butter and chicken. Saute for 5-7 minutes.
Reduce heat, add half-n-half, remaining cajun seasoning and 1 of the chopped green onions. Simmer UNCOVERED until thick.
Serve over Linguine or any other pasta. Top with additional onion and parm cheese.