CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN AND SPINACH PASTA

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Spicy, rich and creamy all wrapped into one amazing pasta dish. One of those dishes that fills you up, satisfies your hunger but is hard to stop eating. Finally have the ingredients adjusted just right, takes a little time to prepare but oh so worth the effort. ENJOY

Provided by Patricia Jutting

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 29

blackened seasoning---mix together the following and store in a empty spice container
2 tsp salt
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp white pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne pepper
CREAMY CAJUN SPINACH INGREDIENTS
4-5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
8 oz angel hair or linguine, cooke al dente
2 Tbsp butter
1 bunch green onions sliced thin
1/2 c chopped red pepper
3 c thinly sliced fresh spinach leaves
1/3 c sundried tomatoes, chopped
1 c milk, 2%
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
2 c whipping cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp blackened seasoning from above
2 tsp adobe sauce from canned chipotle pepper, i always have these in the refrigerator for different recipes just store in a plastic container after opening lasts like salsa
1/2 c parmesan cheese
oil for frying chicken

Steps:

  • 1. heat oil in pan (I prefer cast iron) sprinkle all sides of chicken (I coat quite heavily), fry chicken in hot oil approimately 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. remove from pan and allow to cool. when cool slice diagonally or into whatever size pieces you want. set aside
  • 2. in a large pan over medium heat, melt butter, saute green onions (I save about a 1/4 cup out for garnish), red pepper, spinach, and sundried tomatoes until just turning tender.
  • 3. reduce heat add milk, cream,chicken soup,salt, basil, black and white pepper, garlic powder, blackened seasoning, adobe sauce and chicken. heat through and stir in parmesan to cheese to thicken. (if this is not thick enough you can thicken with a small amount of cornstarch dissolved in small amount of water)
  • 4. pour over hot pasta and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and green onions. ENJOY

Trent Howlett
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Montavious Brown
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce comes together quickly, and the chicken and spinach cook in no time. I love that I can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


crazy world1975
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach add a nice touch of texture. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. So easy to clean up!


LBR official
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This pasta is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the chicken and spinach make it a complete meal. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Nauman Raja
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the creamy Cajun sauce and the tender chicken. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Nilam Bhatt
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This pasta dish is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the chicken and spinach make it a complete meal. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Bharat Shahi
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Irene Martinez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sauce comes together quickly, and the chicken and spinach cook in no time. I love that I can have a delicious and satisfying meal on the table in under 30 minutes.


negan fd
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it without complaint! The sauce was delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ashadul Khan
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This is my new favorite pasta dish! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken and spinach add a nice touch of texture. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too. So easy to clean up!


sarah mukami
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce had just the right amount of heat, and the chicken and spinach were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Prossie Bae
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This pasta is so easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors in the sauce, and the chicken and spinach make it a complete meal. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Blessing Arani
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the creamy Cajun sauce and the tender chicken. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


Azmat Azmatali
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. My family loved it!


Golden Mike2599
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This pasta dish was an absolute hit! The creamy Cajun sauce had just the right amount of spice, and the chicken and spinach added a nice touch of flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making this again.