Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
542 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta combines sautéed chicken breast chunks with sautéed vegetables including onions, green bell pepper, jalapeño peppers, celery, and garlic. Tomato paste and chicken stock create a flavored base, seasoned with Cajun spices and salt and pepper, which simmers gently to meld flavors. Cream cheese and sour cream are then stirred in to develop a smooth, rich sauce.
This preparation offers a creamy texture and moderate heat from the Cajun seasoning and jalapeño, balanced by the tang and freshness of lemon and parsley garnishes. The pasta noodles absorb the sauce well, creating a comforting yet flavorful pasta dish.
It is suitable as a hearty main course. The recipe notes a medium heat factor and suggests using a homemade Cajun seasoning blend for personalized flavor. Lemon slices and parsley add brightness that complements the creamy sauce and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast chopped into bite size pieces
- 1 onion chopped, large
- 1 green bell pepper chopped, medium
- 2 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken stock plus more as needed
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 ounces cream cheese light
- 2 tablespoons sour cream light or crema
- 8-10 ounces pasta prepared noodles
- lemon sliced lemon, chopped parsley, for serving
- parsley sliced lemon, chopped parsley, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add chicken, onion, peppers and celery. Cook about 7-8 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and the chicken is mostly cooked through.
- Add garlic and stir. Cook about a minute.
- Add tomato paste, stock, Cajun seasoning and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir to incorporate. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Swirl in cream cheese and sour cream. Stir to incorporate.
- Add cooked noodles and stir.
- Serve into bowls and top with lemon and parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- This dish has a medium heat level from Cajun seasoning and jalapeño peppers.
- Using a homemade Cajun seasoning blend can enhance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 542 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 542kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1263mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1557IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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