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Cajun Louisiana Chicken Pasta

Cajun Louisiana Chicken Pasta is made with sauteed onions, peppers, chicken, and cajun cream all tossed with your favorite kind of pasta.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 lb. chicken breast cubed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 Orange or Yellow Pepper
  • (1) .5-ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 lb. Pasta of Choice
  • roma tomatoes diced (optional)
  • parsley chopped as garnish (optional)
  • pine nuts as garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat large skillet over medium heat. Melt butter.
  2. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, fill pot with water. Generously salt the water. Heat until boiling. Once boiling, add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  4. Add chicken and peppers and cook for 7-8 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and cajun seasoning.
  5. Add chicken broth and cook for several minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream and stir. Check for seasoning. Let cook over medium low heat until sauce starts to thicken.
  7. Toss with cooked, drained pasta. Top with parmesan cheese. Optional garnish: roma tomatoes, parsley, and pine nuts.