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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun Chicken Pasta combines zesty flavors and creamy textures for a delicious dish ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Chicken
  • 1 lb fettuccine
  • 3 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning, divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 2 Tbsp salted butter, divided
  • Kosher salt to taste
Vegetables and Flavorings
  • 1 green bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and sliced
  • 1/2 red onion peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • heavy skillet
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook.
  2. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Cajun seasoning over the chicken pieces. Toss to coat.
  3. In a heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and 1 tablespoon butter over high heat. Add half of the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook for an additional minute. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the pan on high heat.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan. When heated, add the peppers, onion, and garlic. Sprinkle on the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning, and season with salt, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with different pasta types or add seafood. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat with a splash of cream or broth to maintain creaminess.

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