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Feast your taste buds on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our delectable Cajun pasta recipes, a harmonious blend of bold flavors and vibrant ingredients. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Louisiana as we take you on a journey through its rich culinary heritage. Explore a diverse range of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Cajun trinity of bell peppers, onions, and celery to the aromatic blend of Cajun spices, these recipes capture the essence of Cajun cuisine, promising an explosion of flavors in every bite. Whether you prefer a hearty one-pot pasta or a creamy, cheesy baked pasta, our collection has something to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a delectable journey, where each recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience.
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
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
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
CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA
This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.
CAJUN SEAFOOD PASTA
This recipe is a hot one, but delicious! If you are weak of tongue, then divide the amounts of peppers in half. Better to add more than spoil your creation! Bay scallops are preferred, but the larger sea scallops can be used if they are cut in half. This dish can also be placed in a casserole dish and placed under the broiler until top turns golden brown!
Provided by Star Pooley
Categories Seafood Shellfish Scallops
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente.
- Meanwhile, pour cream into large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until just about boiling. Reduce heat, and add herbs, salt, peppers, onions, and parsley. Simmer 7 to 8 minutes, or until thickened.
- Stir in seafood, cooking until shrimp is no longer transparent. Stir in cheeses, blending well.
- Drain pasta. Serve sauce over noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 calories, Carbohydrate 62.2 g, Cholesterol 192.8 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 31.5 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 1054.1 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE ALFREDO PASTA
It is so simple to make and absolutely packed with flavor. Tender chunks of chicken with smoky pieces of sausage in a rich and delicious homemade Cajun-flavored Alfredo sauce.
Provided by Christine
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large, covered cooking pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in the hot oil, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add sausage to the pot and continue to cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes more. Stir in garlic and cook for about 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, pasta, and Cajun seasoning. Stir together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook until pasta is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley and sprinkle with additional Cajun seasoning if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 723.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 163.2 mg, Fat 52.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.6 g, SaturatedFat 22.1 g, Sodium 1706.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
RAGIN' CAJUN PASTA
This recipe includes lots of our favorite things and can easily be adapted to use what you have on hand. A crusty bread for dipping in the sauce would be great with this!
Provided by Staci
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil.
- Boil the fettuccine until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and transfer pasta to a large serving bowl.
- Heat the butter and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat; stir in the sausage, tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion.
- Cook and stir until the sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in chicken, shrimp, white wine, cajun seasoning, milk, and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Cook and stir until shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve over pasta and sprinkle with pepper and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 162.8 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 798.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.
Provided by Tammy Schill
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
- In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1109.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 347.9 mg, Fat 82.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 50 g, Sodium 1134.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
- Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice (or more) over the chicken cubes. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the skillet on high heat. Add the remaining butter and olive oil. When heated, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Sprinkle on the remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet.
- With the skillet still over high heat, pour in the chicken broth and wine. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
- Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!
CAJUN CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE PASTA
Serve up a spicy dinner for two.
Provided by Kelly Kear Clark
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Sprinkle both sides of chicken breast with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, or to taste.
- Grill chicken breast and pork sausage on the preheated grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut chicken and sausage into bite-size pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the farfalle pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir green bell pepper, red bell pepper, onion, and garlic in hot butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir chicken and sausage pieces into vegetables, reduce heat to medium-low, and pour 1 cup half-and-half into skillet. Stir to combine.
- Mix cornstarch into remaining 1/2 cup half-and-half in a small bowl until smooth; pour into skillet and stir until sauce simmers and thickens, about 5 minutes. Toss cooked farfalle pasta into mixture until coated; season with additional Cajun seasoning and dried basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.4 calories, Carbohydrate 72 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 628.8 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
ONE-POT CAJUN FETTUCCINE ALFREDO PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, cooked andouille sausage, olive oil, garlic, bell peppers, medium onion, milk, fettuccine pasta, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, pepper
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine all spices for the cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside. Store any extra in an airtight container for future use.
- In a heavy bottom pot (such as a Dutch oven), heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and 2½ tablespoons of the prepared cajun seasoning.
- Add the andouille sausage and cook until the chicken is no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the meat from the pot and add the remaining olive oil.
- Add the garlic, diced peppers and onions and cook until the onions are transparent and softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the milk and stir so that the seasoning is incorporated into the liquid.
- Turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Add the uncooked fettuccine, stirring constantly until the noodles are al dente, about 10 minutes.
- On low heat, add the meat back in and stir so that it's evenly incorporated.
- Add the cheese and parsley, and stir. Remove from the heat.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 880 calories, Carbohydrate 80 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 19 grams
ONE-POT CAJUN PASTA RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, chicken breasts, andouille sausage, garlic, yellow onion, red pepper, green pepper, mushroom, pasta, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, green onion, cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into the pot.
- Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.
- Add sliced sausage and stir. Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir. Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.
- Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well-mixed.
- Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).
- NOTE: If there still extra chicken broth, you can discard it, cook longer until the liquid evaporates, or add a little cornstarch to thicken the liquid.
- Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended. Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 6 grams
CHILI'S COPYCAT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
I can never get enough of Chili's whether it's just their fresh salsa and bottomless tortilla chips or their Quesadilla Explosion salad! So here's yet another Chili's favorite to try at HOME!
Provided by therayche
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Slightly moisten chicken with water.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, shake chicken and cajun seasoning until chicken is thoroughly coated.
- In large skillet, saute chicken in 2 tablespoons butter, over medium heat, turning whenever necessary.
- When chicken is about half-way done, grab a second skillet and combine heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and remainder of seasonings over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- When cream mixture begins to bubble, add the pasta and turn off heat. Stir well.
- When chicken is cooked through, place on cutting board and slice into strips.
- Spoon pasta and sauce onto large serving plates (2) and top with chicken, diced tomatoes, and Parmesan.
- Throw a thick, garlicky slice of Texas toast on that bad boy and enjoy!
ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
You can have this creamy and comforting pasta with chicken on the table in just 30 minutes and best of all, it all cooks in one pot -- you won't even need to boil water first! It's packed with tender chicken thighs, bell peppers, and onions, and finished off with a creamy tomato sauce.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute.
- Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don't worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.
RED LOBSTER CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Make and share this Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by byZula
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place chicken an Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute.
- chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat. Add cream and seasoning; heat through. Add pasta and toss; heat through. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Adjust the Cajun seasoning if you like it spicier.
CAJUN SURF AND TURF PASTA
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook the fettucine according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Sprinkle the steak and shrimp with 1 teaspoon each of the Cajun seasoning, along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the butter has melted and the oil is hot, add the steak and shrimp and cook until the steak has browned on all sides and the shrimp are opaque and almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove the steak and shrimp to a plate with a slotted spoon.
- Add the bell peppers and onion to the same skillet, then sprinkle over the remaining teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook until the veggies begin to blacken, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic, then stir gently for an additional 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock and wine, stirring to release all the flavors from the bottom of the skillet. Allow to cook for a couple minutes, then reduce the heat slightly. Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, then continue to cook until the sauce has started to thicken. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Add the steak and shrimp back to the skillet along with any juices left on the plate, then stir. Add the fettuccine and toss to combine.
- Garnish the skillet with the scallions and parsley, then serve and enjoy.
SPICY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
This has fettuccini tossed with sauteed chicken, mushrooms, onions, red and green peppers and a spicy, tomato creole sauce. It is an amazing combination of flavors, you'll be full long before you've had enough.
Provided by CharityAnn
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 2-3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt 2 tbs butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the bell peppers, onions and garlic in the butter for 8-10 minutes until softened slightly. If you like your veggies blackened in this type of dish, like I do, give them a couple more minutes until the edges start to turn black.
- While the veggies are cooking, cut the chicken breast into bite size pieces.
- Prepare a medium size pan over high heat with the olive oil. When the pan is hot, add the chicken and cook, stirring for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
- When the vegetables are softened or blackened to your liking, add the chicken to the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken stock, 1/4 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, pepper and thyme and simmer for 10-12 minutes until thickened. If you like your sauce a little thicker, just add 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch to a couple tablespoons of the liquid from the saucepan. Stir until smooth, remove pan from heat and whisk in cornstarch/sauce mixture, then put back on the heat.
- While the sauce is simmering, prepare fettucini according to package directions and serve sauce over plated noodles. Sprinkle a little parsley over each serving to complete.
CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE
My family loves pasta, so I decided to get in the kitchen and come up with my own chicken pasta bake. This recipe is quick and simple to make, and it tastes so good, they all go back for seconds. I serve it with a tossed salad and garlic bread. -Kim Weishuhn, Pensacola, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; remove from heat., Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake casseroles 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, as directed, increasing time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer in center reads 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 928mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
CAJUN CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD
This is a spin on the popular dish seafood salad. you can still call it that but there are only two meats so I kept it simple. This is for the seafood lovers who like it spicy.
Provided by Shema P.
Categories Cajun
Time 40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
- 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
- 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
- Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
- Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.8
SPICY CAJUN PASTA LIKE TGI FRIDAYS
I found this copycat recipe online in a group called Dear Chef Secrets. It's supposed to be pretty close to the one served at the restaurant.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in saute pan.
- Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add onions, saute one minute, then add peppers and continue to saute another minute.
- Deglaze with chicken stock, reducing by half.
- Add V-8 juice and cayenne pepper.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Thicken with cornstarch to desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked pasta to sauce and heat through until hot.
- Arrange on serving dish and top with chicken breast.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley.
CAJUN CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE PASTA
Make and share this Cajun Chicken and Andouille Pasta recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Beautiful6arbage
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place chicken pieces in a medium bowl, sprinkle the cajun seasoning over and toss to coat.
- In a large, deep skillet sauté the garlic in the butter for about two minutes. Add chicken and andouille pieces. Sauté for about 4 minutes.
- Add the red and green peppers to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the red onion.
- Reduce heat. Add half and half, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and sun dried tomatoes. Heat through. Add basil.
- Pour over hot pasta and toss with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.5, Fat 39.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 138.9, Sodium 1345.2, Carbohydrate 67.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 46.8
CREAMY CAJUN SHRIMP PASTA
This is a fast and easy dish that does not require whipping cream for the sauce. I made it with skim milk and it turned out just fine. We use a lot a cajun spice so adjust to your tastes.
Provided by mary winecoff
Categories Cajun
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dete; drain.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute shrimp for 1 minute on each side. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove shrimp from skillet (some shrimp may not be cooked completely) and set aside.
- Stir in flour and Cajun seasoning into the butter. Cook, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in milk, then cook until thickened. Return shrimp to sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more until shrimp is done. Season with salt.
- Top pasta with shrimp sauce and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh vegetables, flavorful Cajun seasoning, and a good quality pasta will make a big difference in the final dish.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level to your taste. If you like things spicy, add more Cajun seasoning. If you prefer a milder dish, use less.
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Al dente pasta is best for this dish.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. This will give them a nice texture and flavor.
- Add the Cajun seasoning to the vegetables and cook for a minute or two. This will help to bloom the flavors of the seasoning.
- Stir in the pasta and cooked chicken. Toss to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
This Cajun pasta is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of Cajun seasoning, tender-crisp vegetables, and al dente pasta is sure to please everyone at the table.
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