Cajun Chicken Pasta
15m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
7
Servings
This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe has a perfect balance of creaminess and tanginess with a hint of heat using Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Love Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies. @myuniversalkitchen @thefeedfeed
This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe has a perfect balance of creaminess and tanginess with a hint of heat using Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Love Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies. @myuniversalkitchen @thefeedfeed
Ingredients
COPY INGREDIENTS
Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon crushed red chili flakes1 teaspoon cumin1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoningPasta
1 teaspoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon olive oil1 pound boneless-skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized chunks1 yellow onion, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips1 green bell pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips1 cup of heavy cream1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta, cooked al dente, per package instructionsparsley, finely chopped for garnishgreen onions, thinly sliced for garnish1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheeseInstructions
- In a small bowl combine Cajun seasoning ingredients. Stir to combine evenly, set aside.
- Add butter and olive oil to a pan. Add chicken, vegetables, and Cajun seasoning. Sauté on medium-high heat until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes and Tomato Love Mild Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies.
- Cover and cook for approximately 10-12 minutes on medium heat until the tomatoes break down.
- Remove lid and lower the heat, stir in heavy cream.
- Stir in cooked pasta until well combined.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped parsley, sliced green onions, and freshly grated parmesan cheese.
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