CREAMY CAJUN "CHICKEN" PASTA (VEGETARIAN CHICKEN)

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Creamy Cajun

I came up with this recipe in attempt to please my husband who is not keen on fake meats. We all loved this dish and I don't believe he realized that the strips were not real chicken breast. The 6 year old licked his plate - literally. So if you happened to grab a bag and are wondering what on earth to do with it.... give this recipe a try. I know you will love it!

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Cajun

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

12 ounces vegetarian chicken strips or 12 ounces Morningstar Farms Meal Starters chicken strips, thawed and cut into thirds
8 ounces campanelle pasta (your favorite pasta will work) or 8 ounces linguine, cooked al dente (your favorite pasta will work)
4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see below for recipe)
1 -2 tablespoon butter
3 thinly sliced green onions
1 -2 cup heavy whipping cream (I use one cup heavy cream and one cup milk)
4 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon paprika (I use Hungarian Hot Paprika)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Add Cajun Seasoning to a medium sized bowl.
  • Spray thawed chik'n pieces with a little bit of Pam and toss in bowl to coat with seasoning.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chik'n pieces in butter until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add green onion, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through until sauce slightly thickens. If the sauce gets too thick you can just add more milk and stir.
  • Pour over hot pasta and toss,with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.3, Fat 27.8, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 94.7, Sodium 213.6, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 12.1

Love Alii
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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 loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jean Smith
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy Cajun sauce and the tender chicken. The vegetables added a nice touch of freshness and crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Lara Ibraheem
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make


Aston Pillay
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish


PNN Pakistan national new
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal


M Wali
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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 loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Malik Farhan Ahmed
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy Cajun sauce and the tender chicken. The vegetables added a nice touch of freshness and crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


lilian anyanwu
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make


adnan shinwari
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish


Chris Branley
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a quick and easy meal


Sam Satterly
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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 loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


ABDUR RAHIM nice song
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the creamy Cajun sauce and the tender chicken. The vegetables added a nice touch of freshness and crunch. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Latifa Tamim
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This dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. The vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make


eugine ouma
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish


Uh Shantha
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The creamy Cajun chicken pasta was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with a hint of spice. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyo


Jonathan Creed
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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 loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Bryan Hughes
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I was a bit skeptical about this dish at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, with a hint of spice that added a nice kick. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables added a nice crunch and freshness. O


Mahad Butt
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is so tender and juicy. I love the addition of the vegetables, which add a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Andrea Bearden
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I also loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice crunch and freshness. I will definitely be making this dish again.


iRFAN BRAHVii
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This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Cajun cuisine with the comfort of pasta. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, with a hint of spice that adds a nice kick. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the ve