Pretty Quick Cajun Chicken And Pasta Recipe

Name: Pretty Quick Cajun Chicken And Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb angel hair pasta; 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 large green bell pepper, sliced; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (sub. 1 can diced tomatoes, drained if no fresh tomatoes); 1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

Servings: persons

1 lb angel hair pasta
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green bell pepper, sliced
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (sub. 1 can diced tomatoes, drained if no fresh tomatoes)
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped

1
Cook the spaghetti as per instructions.
2
Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, fry the chicken seasoned with the Cajun seasoning in 1 tbsp of the oil just until done, stirring frequently. Place in a bowl and set aside.
3
In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and add the onion and pepper; cook covered, about 8-10 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally.
4
Add the mushrooms and salt, cooking 5 minutes covered. Stir occasionally.
5
When the spaghetti is done, turn it off but leave in the water. When the mushrooms are done, drain the spaghetti and reserve 1/2 cup of the water. Place the noodles, water, and the cream back into the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the onion mixture from the skillet. Heat through and remove from heat. Add the chicken with it's juices, the tomatoes and the basil leaves. Toss to mix well.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb angel hair pasta, 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces, 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, 1 tablespoon oil, and more.

Yes, Pretty Quick Cajun Chicken And 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.

Pretty Quick Cajun Chicken And Pasta

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