CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 ounces uncooked fettuccine
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 to 2 teaspoons 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, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

MADDER MADDER
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This recipe was a good starting point, but I had to make a few changes to make it to my taste. I added more Cajun seasoning and cooked the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


Syed Aftab Ahmed
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This dish was just okay. The sauce was a bit bland and the chicken was a bit dry.


Sbusiso Duma
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It was a complete failure.


Shaban Shah
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients. It didn't turn out anything like the picture.


Md A
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The sauce was too thin and the chicken was dry. I think I overcooked it.


Debbi Latham
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out bland. I think I needed to add more Cajun seasoning.


Sulay Man
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Sa'ad Mohammed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.


Tumelo Panane
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ryan Zermeno
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Azan Mudasir
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This dish was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


BLACKISH DIME
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I love this recipe! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Bala Mohammed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Paizley
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Rebbecca Lotts
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with a side of garlic bread and it was a perfect meal.


Jeon rosalina
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I'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Malikfreed Malikfreed
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This creamy Cajun chicken pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


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