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Cajun Chicken Pasta

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/cajun-chicken-pasta/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 8 ounces pasta

The chicken

  • 2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun Creole seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or canola oil

The sauce

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • ½ medium onion, sliced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning or blackened seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Boil the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  2. Salt the chicken to taste and season generously with Cajun seasoning.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and pan-sear the chicken for 8–10 minutes on each side until fully cooked, then set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add onions and garlic, stirring for about a minute before adding tomatoes, thyme, paprika, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, bell peppers, chicken broth, and cream.
  5. Bring the sauce to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 7–10 minutes.
  6. Slice the chicken and mix it with the pasta and sauce until thoroughly combined.
  7. Serve topped with parsley and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4
Calories
420
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
10g
Total protein
46g
Sodium
740mg
Cholesterol
235mg

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