Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe is freaking delicious. The cajun-spiced chicken, creamy cajun tomato sauce, and parmesan cheese blend perfectly with the smoked paprika and lime juice for a zesty kick. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's the perfect recipe to satisfy your hunger.
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Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
Cajun Chicken
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 lb chicken breast butterflied and pounded to even thickness
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Creamy Cajun Sauce
- 1/2 pound penne pasta
- 1/2 cup pasta water
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 2 stalks green onions chopped
Instructions
For the Cajun Chicken
- Butterfly chicken breasts (cut in half) and use a mallet to flatten until a consistent thickness (about 1/2" thick). Season both sides with 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat up a large skillet on medium heat and add a tablespoon of avocado oil and a tablespoon of butter.
- Once hot, add the seasoned chicken and book for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until done. Remove from skillet, set aside on a plate.
Creamy Cajun Sauce
- Start boiling the water for the pasta, and add the penne. Remember to save 1/2 cup of the cooked pasta water.Leave the leftover oil, butter, and any leftover seasoning in the pan. Add onions. Let them cook for 3 minutes. Stirring frequently. Then add the garlic, green, and red pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and saute until a deep red, about 3 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and add in the cajun seasoning, lime juice, parmesan cheese, and smoked paprika. Stir until thick, less than a minute.
- Finish the sauce by adding 1/2 cup of pasta water, butter, and parsley. You can add the pasta to the skillet or serve the sauce on the side.
- Slice up the cooked chicken and add on top.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with more parmesan cheese on the side.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 726kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 40gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 1121mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3292IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 243mgIron: 3mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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