Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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5.0
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
557 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Try this easy Cajun Pasta for dinner this week. Your family will love this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe. It's very simple but incredibly tasty!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast (diced into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 can fire roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 12 oz. penne pasta (cooked and drained)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped - optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken and season with the salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is a golden brown.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, cajun seasoning and mix well. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is simmering slightly.
- Stir in the cream and heat just until the cream is heated through (1-2 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked pasta right before serving.
- Serve topped with the fresh parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
557kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
605mg
(25%)
Potassium
522mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1652IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 557 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 557kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 605mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 522mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1652IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
24 reviews
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