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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 446kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Linguine pasta
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 clove Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Green bell pepper diced small
  • 1/4 cup Red onion diced small
  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 tsp All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Lemon zest
  • 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
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Instructions

  • Preheat a grill or grill pan.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.
  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil. Saute the garlic, peppers, and onion until soft. Then add in the tomatoes and saute for 1 minute more. Stir in the flour.
  • Stir in the broth, cream, butter, and lemon zest. Bring to a low simmer, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and builds flavor. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Season the chicken on both sides with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Grill the chicken on both sides to an internal temperature of 160 degrees using a thermometer. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes then cut into bite sized pieces.
  • Toss the pasta in the sauce and serve immediately so the pasta doesnt soak up all the sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

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