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Cajun Chicken Pasta
Add a taste of the bayou to your dinner with this easy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe. It's perfect for a quick and tasty weeknight meal. The cajun seasoning gives it a spicy kick, while the creamy sauce makes it irresistibly creamy and delicious.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 793 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
- 1 lb. chicken tenderloins diced into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb. penne pasta
- 32 oz chicken stock low-sodium
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp parsley dried
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat a little bit of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in your chicken and cajun seasoning. Stir until chicken is fully coated and cook untilthe chicken is brown. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.
- Without rinsing the pan, add in the bell peppers and cook until soft. Then add in garlicand cook until fragrant but not burnt. (feel free to add ½ tbsp of cajun seasoning here ifyou want a stronger cajun flavor)
- Pour in the chicken stock, can of tomatoes, and heavy cream. Bring this to a light boil,then add in pasta.
- Stir frequently and cook until pasta is tender. This should take about 12-15 minutes.
- Lower heat to medium/low and allow the sauce to thicken.
- Remove from heat and add in the cooked chicken, parsley, and shredded parmesan. Stirto coat the chicken and incorporate the parsley and parmesan.
- Salt and pepper to taste then serve!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
793kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
108g
(36%)
Protein
54g
(108%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
101mg
(34%)
Sodium
1064mg
(44%)
Potassium
1189mg
(34%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
3552IU
(71%)
Vitamin C
100mg
(111%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 793
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 793kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 108g | 36% |
| Protein | 54g | 108% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1064mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 1189mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3552IU | 71% |
| Vitamin C | 100mg | 111% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.