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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta is a creamy delicious dish that’s made with cajun seasoned chicken, sautéed veggies, and a rich sauce. It’s also surprisingly easy to make. This sure to be a new family favorite! 

Course Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine American
Keyword Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 45 mins
Calories 78 kcal
Susanne Susanne

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, bite sized pieces
  • 16 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 2-3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup red bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup whole milk heavy cream, or half and half
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic or tablespoon garli powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare pasta according to directions.
  2. Cut uncooked chicken into bite sized pieces. Sprinkle one teaspoon of Cajun
  3. Seasoning over chicken. Add salt and pepper. Prepare a large pan or skillet
  4. with non-stick spray and then cook chicken, stirring constantly for 8-10
  5. minutes. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  6. In the same pan melt butter and add peppers, onions, and garlic to melted
  7. butter and cook for two minutes.
  8. Add flour to pan and stir until flour and vegetables clump together. Add tomatoes and stir until incorporated.
  9. Slowly add milk to pan stirring until sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
  10. Stir in two teaspoons of Cajun Seasoning until well combined
  11. Mix in pasta and chicken stirring until coated and the chicken is warmed
  12. through.
  13. Garnish with scallions and Parmesan cheese if desired.
  14. ***Note the pasta appears much lighter in the pictures than in real life.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 78 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 36mg2%
Potassium 123mg4%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 207IU4%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.