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Cajun Chicken and Pasta

Pretty Quick Cajun Chicken and Pasta

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! 

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

Instructions

  1. Cook the spaghetti as per instructions. When the spaghetti is done, turn it off but leave in the water.
  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 mushrooms are done, drain the spaghetti and reserve 1/2 cup of the water.
  6. Place the noodles, water, and the cream back into the saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  7. 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.