This Cajun Chicken and Pasta is so delicious and really quite fast, even though the cooking time says it takes about an hour. All-time really is chopping and prep work.
The cooking goes quickly after you get all that done.
It’s great for using up fresh veggies in your drawer that need to go.
I love the flavor of the fresh basil and the fact that this was so simple, hassle-free, and tasty. It’s also a great recipe for add-ons, for instance, if you wanted to add bacon or garlic.
Delicious with any kind of pasta, I like angel hair.
I found that when served with some fresh bread this would serve a family of 4 with BIG appetites or 6 regular eaters.
Cajun Chicken and Pasta Recipe
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A really easy Cajun pasta dish. Great flavors and after the prep work it goes together quickly! Stretch it even further by adding more pasta!
- 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
- Cook the spaghetti as per instructions. When the spaghetti is done, turn it off but leave in the water.
- 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.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil and add the onion and pepper; cook covered, about 8-10 minutes until browned. Stir occasionally.
- Add the mushrooms and salt, cooking 5 minutes covered. Stir occasionally.
- 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.
Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by Redneck Epicurean
Photo by Stardustannie