Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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4.8
Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
The Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe features linguine pasta tossed with strips of chicken breast generously seasoned with Cajun spices and garlic powder. The chicken is sautéed until cooked through, then set aside while bell peppers, red onion, mushrooms, and garlic are cooked until tender. A slurry of milk, flour, and cream cheese is combined with chicken broth and tomatoes to form a creamy sauce that coats the pasta. Returning the chicken to the skillet, everything is heated together and seasoned further to taste, ensuring a rich and cohesive dish with aromatic herbs and a gentle spiciness from the Cajun seasoning.
The dish offers a pleasing mix of textures, from the tender chicken and pasta to the soft yet slightly crisp vegetables, all enveloped in a smooth and mildly spiced cream sauce. The inclusion of scallions adds freshness when stirred in at the end.
This pasta is well suited for an inviting dinner when you want a filling dish with noticeable Cajun flavor but without overwhelming heat. It pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
Making a slurry with cream cheese, milk, and flour helps thicken the sauce with a subtle tang from the cheese. Adjusting the Cajun seasoning allows control of the heat level. Leftovers can be stored refrigerated and reheated gently to preserve the texture.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine pasta uncooked
- 1 pound chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 1-2 tsp Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 1/2 red onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tomato diced
- 1 cup chicken broth low sodium
- 1/3 cup milk skim
- 1 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp cream cheese light
- black pepper fresh cracked
- 2 scallions (chopped)
- kosher salt to taste
- olive oil spray form
Instructions
- Prep all your vegetables.
- In a small blender make a slurry by combining milk, flour and cream cheese. Set aside.
- Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt.
- Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.
- Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with oil and add half of the chicken.
- Sauté 5 to 6 minutes or until done, set aside on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
- Add olive oil to the skillet and reduce to medium; add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to skillet, sauté 3-4 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and tomatoes and sauté 3-4 more minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Season with 1/4 tsp salt, garlic powder and fresh cracked pepper to taste.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; add chicken broth and pour in slurry stirring about 2 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet; adjust salt and Cajun seasoning to taste, cook another minute or two until hot, then add linguine; toss well to coat.
- Top with chopped scallions and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe yields about 7½ cups of prepared pasta and sauce.
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the spice level according to taste.
- Use fresh garlic and vegetables for best flavor and texture.
- Reheat leftovers gently to prevent drying out the chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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