Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

By: LaDonna Reed  
"A rich, creamy sauce tops this satisfying chicken and pasta dish. 'You can adjust the 'heat' level by increasing or decreasing the amount of Cajun spice you use,' advises LaDonna Reed of Ponca City, Oklahoma."

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces uncooked fettuccine
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, sprinkle chicken with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Add remaining oil to the drippings; saute the mushrooms, onions, green pepper and garlic until crisp-tender.
  2. Combine cornstarch and cream until smooth; stir into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Add salt if desired and pepper. Return chicken to the pan. Drain fettuccine and add to pan; toss gently. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: 1-3/4 cups (prepared with fat-free half-and-half) equals 492 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 551 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 45 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by suz_ingratta 
We went to Dave & Buster's and we had this amazing pasta dish. A few weeks later I had wanted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2007 by Cooking 101 
This was pretty good, but I prefer the Cajun Chicken Pasta by Tammy Schilling, it's just a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by Barbara M. 
Excellent! A requested family favorite that makes an excellent lunch the next day. When... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2009 by heatherm77 
My husband and I LOVE this recipe! I made a few changes by eliminating the green peppers and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Ronnie 
Very good. This was real close to a pasta I had at a reataurant near here. I tried it again,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2006 by The Anti Chef 
This was my first attempt at fettuccine and it came out really delicious. I'm going to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2009 by Nicole Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
We just finished having this for dinner. It was good! Not my favorite cajun chicken pasta, but... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 4, 2009 by SweetBasil 
We really enjoyed this dish. I used chicken broth instead of the half and half, but did melt 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Lyndsey 
I made this according to the recipe and I couldn't even finish it. It was just terrible. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 11, 2009 by Kelli F. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This was pretty good. Instead of the mushrooms, I used 1/2 red pepper. I used rotini instead... MORE

 
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