Ingredients
- 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 clove Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 1 tsp All-purpose flour
- 8 oz Angel Hair pasta
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Tomato diced
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Lightly season the chicken on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper..
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on both sides until golden brown then set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, peppers, onion, celery, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Then add the flour and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook until the flour turns deep golden brown.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Gradually stir in the broth, tomatoes, thyme, and lemon zest. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and add the chicken to the pan. Simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve immediately so the pasta doesnt soak up all the sauce. Garnish with parsely.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1525IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless butterflied
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 clove Garlic minced
- 1/4 cup Green bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup Onion diced
- 1/2 cup Celery diced
- 1 tsp All-purpose flour
- 8 oz Angel Hair pasta
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Tomato diced
- 4 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 1 tsp Lemon zest
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Lightly season the chicken on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper..
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook on both sides until golden brown then set aside.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, peppers, onion, celery, and cook, stirring frequently, until soft, about 3-5 minutes. Then add the flour and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook until the flour turns deep golden brown.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
- Gradually stir in the broth, tomatoes, thyme, and lemon zest. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and add the chicken to the pan. Simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F using a thermometer.
- Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve immediately so the pasta doesnt soak up all the sauce. Garnish with parsely.
Nutrition
Calories: 446kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 27gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 656mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1525IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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