Louisiana Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Louisiana Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cajun Sauce; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 bell pepper, chopped ( you can mix red green and yellow); 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups cups heavy cream; 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice or Creole seasoning; 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth; Pasta and chicken; 300 grams boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into big cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon flour; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated); 1 cup milk; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley; Salt, to season; freshly ground black pepper, to season; 250 grams Fusili; Chilli flakes (optional), for garnish

Servings: persons

Cajun Sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bell pepper, chopped ( you can mix red green and yellow)
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups cups heavy cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice or Creole seasoning
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
Pasta and chicken
300 grams boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into big cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon flour
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley
Salt, to season
freshly ground black pepper, to season
250 grams Fusili
Chilli flakes (optional), for garnish

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["For Cajun Sauce:
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Melt butter and olive oil in large pan over medium heat.
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Add the peppers, and onion to same pan, until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
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Add garlic and crushed red pepper to pan and saute 3 minutes.
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Add cream and chicken stock and mix in the Cajun spice blend.
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Simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
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Add basil and Parmesan cheese to sauce, stirring to incorporate.
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Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low, and simmer till the sauce thickens.", "For the chicken:
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Marinate chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and leave for 30 minutes.
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Mix breadcrumbs, flour, and Parmesan cheese together.
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Place milk in dish for dipping.
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Dip chicken in breadcrumb mixture and then in milk and then back in breadcrumbs.
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Heat oil in a pan, fry the chicken pieces till golden brown and keep aside.", "For the final dish:
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Cook the fusili in large pot of boiling salted water and drain.
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Add sauce and toss to coat.
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Place pasta with sauce on plate, sprinkle chilli flakes and top with chicken breast.
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Serve hot and tuck in!"]

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cajun Sauce, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 bell pepper, chopped ( you can mix red green and yellow), and more.

Yes, Louisiana 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.

Louisiana Chicken Pasta

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