Cajun Chicken Pasta
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4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
935 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Quick and easy Cajun Chicken Pasta that's made in one pot with the perfect amount of spice.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound chicken cut into chunks
- 1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
- ½ cup yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 4 ounces Crystal Farms Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- Fresh parsley and Cajun spice for garnish
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Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat season chicken with Cajun seasoning. Add onions. Cook in olive oil until cooked through. Stir in garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream and pasta. Turn heat to high, bring to a boil then turn heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan Cheese.
- Top pasta with tomatoes, parsley and additional Cajun seasoning to taste.
Notes
- FRIDGE: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
- FREEZER: It will last in the freezer for up to 3 months if stored in an airtight container. Allow it to thaw completely before reheating.
- To reheat the pasta, place it on the stove top or in the microwave. You may need to add a splash of heavy cream or milk when reheating the pasta to keep the sauce creamy and delicious.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
935kcal
(47%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
30g
(150%)
Cholesterol
208mg
(69%)
Sodium
965mg
(40%)
Potassium
695mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2620IU
(52%)
Vitamin C
20.5mg
(23%)
Calcium
322mg
(32%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 935 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 935kcal | 47% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 59g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Cholesterol | 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium | 965mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 695mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2620IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 20.5mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 322mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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18 reviews
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