Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet
User Reviews
5.0
9 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
4 servings
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Calories
477 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet
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A quick and delicious one-skillet meal with cajun-seasoned chicken, tender pasta, and a creamy finger-lickin' good sauce! On the table in less than 30 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning (see below for recipe)
- 12 ounces farfalle or bow tie pasta noodles cooked according to package's instructions
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup diced white onion
- fresh parsley
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup whole milk heavy cream, or half and half, (I used fat free half and half)
- 2-3 teaspoons teaspoons cajun seasoning
- ⅓ cup diced tomatoes
Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the cajun seasoning (may sub store-bought seasoning if desired). Sprinkle 1-2 teaspoons of seasoning over chopped chicken pieces.
- Spray a large pan or non stick skillet with cooking spray and cook chicken over medium heat 5-8 minutes, stirring throughout until cooked through. Place chicken in a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté peppers and onions 2-3 minutes. Stir in flour until mixture clumps together or comes together in a "ball". Slowly whisk in milk. Stir in diced tomatoes.
- When mixture is smooth and creamy, stir in 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning (or more if you like it a little spicier). Add pasta and chicken and stir to coat. Continue to stir until chicken is heated through. Serve warm and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Control the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
477kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
44mg
(15%)
Sodium
991mg
(41%)
Potassium
659mg
(19%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1543IU
(31%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
125mg
(13%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 477 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 477kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 991mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1543IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 125mg | 13% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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