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Cajun Chicken Pasta

SUBMITTED 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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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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.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

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 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 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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2008 by LESLEYfromWI
This was okay. I had to add a lot more cajun seasoning to get more flavor. Thanks MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2008 by Lynne
Being a Cajun myself, I'm a big critic when a recipe has "Cajun" included in the name. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2008 by TREEGRL97
Yummy! The only addition I made was 1 small can of sliced black olives. I served with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2007 by BrittW
My husband gave this 5 stars, but he loves everything. I personally thought it was a little... 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


 
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