Healthy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

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CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Cajun cooking is a combination of French and Southern cuisine. It is robust, country style cookery - and so is this dish! Laissez le bon temp roulez and bon appetit!

Provided by Carol Spradling

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
  • Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
  • Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 934.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 270.8 mg, Fat 61.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 43.7 g, SaturatedFat 37.2 g, Sodium 1189.2 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 816.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.3

LIGHT AND HEARTY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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This is a quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal which is low in fat but high in taste. This makes a large serving when divided by four and could be enough for six, depending on the appetites.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 ounces whole wheat linguine or 8 ounces fettuccine
1 lb chicken breast, strips
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, divided
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small red pepper, thinly sliced
1 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
4 green onions, chopped and divided
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in a large amount of boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken with 2 t of the Cajun seasoning and mix until coated evenly.
  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
  • When the chicken is lightly browned on one side, stir it to cook the other side (leaving it to cook without stirring helps to keep it from sticking).
  • Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until no longer pink inside.
  • Remove from the pan and keep warm.
  • Spray the pan again with the nonstick cooking spray and add the olive oil.
  • Over medium-high heat, add the peppers, mushrooms and 2 of the green onions.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the lemon pepper, basil, garlic powder, remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the salt.
  • Then add the half-and-half, bring to a boil and add the chicken.
  • Stir until coated and warm.
  • Add the pasta and toss to coat.
  • Garnish with remaining green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 75.7, Sodium 461.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 36.1

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