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CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Cajun Chicken & Pasta Recipe: How to Make It image

This kicked-up cajun chicken pasta recipe is a family favorite and my most requested dish. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste—you can't go wrong! —Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, FatContent 21g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 97mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 357mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 22g protein.

BEST LEMON, ASPARAGUS & CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - HOW T…



Best Lemon, Asparagus & Chicken Pasta Recipe - How t… image

Upgrade your weeknight dinner game with this amazing recipe for Lemon, Asparagus & Chicken Pasta from Delish.com!

Provided by Lindsay Funston

Categories     dinner party    easy chicken    dinner    main dish

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

Kosher salt
1 lb. linguine
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tbsp. butter
1 small red onion, chopped
1 lb. asparagus, stalks trimmed, cut into thirds or quartered if large
3/4 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
Juice of 1 lemon
3 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan
1 lemon, sliced into half-moons
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente according to package directions. Reserve ¼ cup pasta water before draining. Return pasta to pot.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and no longer pink, 8 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate to rest for 10 minutes. Slice chicken into strips.
  • In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and asparagus and season with salt and pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 5 minutes. Add cream, broth, lemon juice, and garlic and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cheeses and let cook until melted. Add lemon slices, cooked pasta, and reserved pasta water and toss until combined.
  • Top with sliced chicken and garnish with parsley.

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