4.9 from 36 votes
Cajun Chicken Pasta (Zoodles)
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
3
people
Calories:
212 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut into thin strips or small cubes, boneless skinless
- 3-4 zucchini spiralized, medium
- 3 teaspoons Cajun spice mix More To Taste (*store bough or see recipe below)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper color of choice, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 heavy cream or half & half or sour cream, 1/2 cup
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
- Heat a large heavy-duty skillet to medium-high heat. Add butter and olive oil to skillet and heat until butter is melted. Add chicken to skillet and cook on high until chicken is cooked through and crispy, about 6-7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium and bell peppers and minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream (or sour-cream) and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Turn off heat and toss in the zucchini noodles.
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Notes
- *To make your own Cajun seasoning mix: combine 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Serving
11/3 of the recipe
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
905mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1663IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
69mg
(77%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/3 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 905mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1663IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 69mg | 77% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.