Healthy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This healthy cajun chicken pasta is a quick and delicious recipe that is perfect for any busy weeknight. It is also dairy free!
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 large deep skillet
- 1 large spoon
- 1 Knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 1 Strainer
- 1 Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes.
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2-3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 7oz jar sun dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup lite coconut milk
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 8 oz whole grain linguine pasta
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Pinch of salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roll pieces of chicken in cajun seasoning until coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned, about 7-8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook linguine in salted water, al dente. Set aside.
- Add garlic and bell pepper to skillet with chicken and cook until pepper is tender, about 3 more minutes.
- Turn heat down to medium-low. Add butter, coconut milk, sun dried tomatoes, paprika, parsley, lemon juice, and a couple grinds of fresh black pepper. Mix to combine ingredients.
- Stir in parmesan cheese. Heat through until cheese is melted and sauce begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and stir well until noodles are coated with sauce.
- Add green onion and additional black pepper, if preferred. Enjoy!
Notes
This is a quick recipe. If other courses of your meal are not quite finished, leave the cajun chicken pasta on low to keep heated while you prepare the other side dishes for your meal. If you leave the sauce to sit for a few extra minutes, the noodles will soak up more of the sauce, resulting in a creamier pasta dish.
This dish reheats well and is a great option for meal prep!
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 24g
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