Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini pasta or dried boy tie; 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning salt-free; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 2 cups whipping cream; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend, 8 ounces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups tomatoes diced seeded; 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Servings: persons

1 pound rotini pasta or dried boy tie
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning salt-free
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese blend, 8 ounces
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups tomatoes diced seeded
1/4 cup sliced green onions

1
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place in a very large bowl; set aside.
2
In a large resealable plastic bag combine chicken, flour, and 1 tablespoon of the Cajun seasoning. Seal bag; toss to coat. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink. Transfer chicken to bowl with pasta.
3
Grease a 9 X 13 inch baking dish; set aside. Preheat oven to 350 F. For cheese sauce, in a medium saucepan bring whipping cream just to boiling over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Whick in 1 cup of the cheese, the remaining 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and the salt until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth.
4
Add cheese sauce, tomatoes, and the remaining 1 cup cheese to bowl with chicken and pasta; toss to combine. Transfer to prepared dish.
5
Bake, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, pass hot pepper sauce.

1438

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 pound rotini pasta or dried boy tie, 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts cut into 2 inch pieces, 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning salt-free, 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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