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cajun chicken pasta

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Ida Holyfield
@PostTaster
Big Stone Gap, VA

Spicy comfort food!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For cajun chicken pasta

  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
  • emeril's brand seasoning or other cajun seasoning brand
  • 4
    green onions, sliced
  • 1
    roasted red bell pepper, chopped
  • 5
    button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 c
    heavy cream, or half and half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • hot sauce, if desired
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter, for browning chicken
  • 1 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • cornstarch, for thickening sauce
  • pasta (bowtie or penne)

How To Make cajun chicken pasta

  • 1
    Season chicken lightly on all sides with cajun seasoning.
  • 2
    In heavy skillet, brown chicken in a small amount of oil and butter.
  • 3
    Add mushrooms, bell pepper, and green onions. Cook until chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • 4
    Add heavy cream (or half and half). Add oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, and hot sauce and additional cajun seasoning to taste, if desired.
  • 5
    To thicken sauce: Make a slurry of cornstarch and water (2 tablespoons cornstarch to 4 tablespoons of water). Add to saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for one minute, reduce heat.
  • 6
    Serve over pasta.
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