Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Chicken Breast, Butterflied; 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, More For Spicier Pasta, Divided Use; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3/4 pounds Spaghetti Or Linguine Pasta; 1/2 whole Onion, Sliced; 1 whole Red, Yellow Or Green Pepper, Sliced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas; 2 cups Half-and-Half (or Heavy Cream); 1- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Plus Additional For Topping

Servings: persons

3 whole Chicken Breast, Butterflied
2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, More For Spicier Pasta, Divided Use
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3/4 pounds Spaghetti Or Linguine Pasta
1/2 whole Onion, Sliced
1 whole Red, Yellow Or Green Pepper, Sliced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
2 cups Half-and-Half (or Heavy Cream)
1- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, Plus Additional For Topping

1
Season chicken with 1/2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning.
2
Drizzle olive oil into a medium frying pan, preheat on medium to medium high, add chicken and cook until no longer pink in the middle (depending on the size of the breasts, this will take 5 minutes per side or more).
3
Take chicken out of the pan and set aside.
4
Cook the pasta until al dente (according to package instructions for al dente) while starting the veggies and pasta sauce.
5
When pasta is done, drain it and set aside.
6
Add the sliced onion and pepper into the frying pan that you used for the chicken.
7
Turn to medium high and cook for two minutes.
8
Add minced garlic.
9
Cook for three additional minutes stirring fairly constantly so the garlic doesnt burn.
10
Add the peas.
11
Add the half and half/cream, parmesan cheese and pasta.
12
Remember to add the drippings from the chicken plate.
13
Stir until everything is heated through and thickened some.
14
To serve, plate the pasta, place the chicken on top and sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese.
15
Enjoy!

676

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Chicken Breast, Butterflied, 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, More For Spicier Pasta, Divided Use, 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 3/4 pounds Spaghetti Or Linguine Pasta, and more.

Yes, Cajun Chicken Pasta 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.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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