Blackened Chicken Strips On Pasta With Cajun Sauce

Name: Blackened Chicken Strips On Pasta With Cajun Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic pwdr; 1 tsp Onion pwdr; 1/8 tsp Pepper; 1 tsp Dry fines herbes; 4 x Chicken breast halves without skin, boneless; 1 x Clove garlic, chopped; 2 Tbsp. Onion, chopped; 1 1/2 c. Chicken broth, defatted; 1 x Tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/4 c. Dry white wine; 1 Tbsp. Fresh herbs, minced (like: oregano, basil, tarragon, marjoram) Salt, to taste; 8 ounce Penne pasta

Servings: persons

1/4 c. Paprika
1 tsp Garlic pwdr
1 tsp Onion pwdr
1/8 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dry fines herbes
4 x Chicken breast halves without skin, boneless
1 x Clove garlic, chopped
2 Tbsp. Onion, chopped
1 1/2 c. Chicken broth, defatted
1 x Tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 c. Dry white wine
1 Tbsp. Fresh herbs, minced (like: oregano, basil, tarragon, marjoram) Salt, to taste
8 ounce Penne pasta

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To make Cajun spice, mix paprika, garlic pwdr, onion pwdr, pepper, and fines herbes.
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Set aside.
3
Put the chicken breasts between 2 pcs of wax paper and lb.
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to flatten.
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Moisten breasts with water and rub with Cajun spice (reserve 1/4 tsp.
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for the sauce).
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Spray a very warm cast-iron pan with vegetable spray and then quickly fry breasts for 4 to 6 min, or possibly till done.
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Remove breasts and slice into thin strips.
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Set aside.
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Saute/fry garlic and onion in a small pan which has been sprayed with vegetable spray, till onion is soft.
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Add in broth, tomato, wine, fresh herbs and 1/4 tsp.
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of the Cajun spice.
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Simmer for 8 min.
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Season with salt to taste.
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Meanwhile cook pasta, drain, and place on a platter.
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Lay chicken on pasta and then drizzle with sauce.
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NOTES : I made this recipe a couple of nights ago.
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For the first time in 20 years, my darling husband actually went bonkers over something I cooked!
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The only thing I did different was which I cooked the sauce in the same pan I cooked the chicken in, using the sauce to deglaze the pan.
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It was not too spicy and didn't smoke up the house.
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I also used homemade pasta!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. Paprika, 1 tsp Garlic pwdr, 1 tsp Onion pwdr, 1/8 tsp Pepper, and more.

Yes, Blackened Chicken Strips On Pasta With Cajun Sauce Recipe falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Blackened Chicken Strips On Pasta With Cajun Sauce Recipe

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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