CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA WITH BACON
This is my version of this popular dish. I use heavy cream, evaporated milk and sour cream for some seriously creamy comfort... add a bit of crispy bacon and I'm in heaven. I've actually left this in the crockpot on warm for up to 5 hours and it works out fine. You just have to under cook the pasta a bit and double or even triple the sauce.
Provided by under12parsecs
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place chicken, olive oil and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Roast at 425* for 8-10 minutes, or until just done. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then shred or cube.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. You want it to be al dente (or even a bit less than al dente if you will be putting it in the crock pot. You will also want to double or triple the sauce ingredients if you are using the crock pot).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, fry bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels and drain, then crumble. Saute onions and garlic in butter and bacon drippings until onion is tender and browning, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Reduce heat and add heavy cream, evaporated milk, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic salt, and black pepper and allow to simmer and thicken a bit.
- Stir in hot pasta and allow to cook a couple of minutes without boiling to finish cooking pasta and allow it to absorb the flavors of the sauce. (At this point you could place the mixture in the crock pot on warm along with the shredded chicken).
- Stir in sour cream, chicken, green onions and parmasean and heat through. Top each serving with crisp crumbled bacon and serve immediately. (If putting int the crock pot, stir in sour cream about 30 minutes before serving--remember to check periodically to see if the pasta is sucking up too much moisture. You may want to add extra cream, milk and sour cream and seasonings. Stir in parmesean and green onions right before serving and top with bacon.).
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Courtney Ray
c_r53@aol.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Cajun food.
Gracey Vanacker
vanacker-g73@hotmail.frThis pasta is the perfect comfort food. It's creamy, flavorful, and satisfying.
Kingston Mkhonde
m.kingston@hotmail.comI love the creamy sauce in this pasta. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Jesse Branum
b_jesse54@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always delicious.
Hasnin Solangi
hasnin37@yahoo.comI made this pasta for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Kanxa Tamang
k_t@gmail.comThis Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a new favorite in our house! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Dineth Yashoda
dineth18@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but this pasta was really good. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.
kinza safdar
ksafdar@yahoo.comI added some extra shrimp to this recipe and it was delicious!
Eldrin Livingston
livingston.eldrin@aol.comThis pasta is so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.
teddy Ameshe
teddy_ameshe@gmail.comI love this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nasula Haneef
n75@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the pasta turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Elizabeth Hernandez
hernandez41@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the pasta turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. My family loved it.
Rahim Sha SwaTi
r.swati9@gmail.comThis Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Agbofan Kefas
a_k16@yahoo.comI'm not usually a fan of Cajun food, but this pasta was amazing! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tiffany-Grace Gerards
gerards.t@yahoo.comGreat recipe! I made this for my family last night and they all loved it. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Sanjida Akther
asanjida@gmail.comThis pasta is seriously creamy and flavorful! I added a little extra cayenne pepper for a bit of a kick and it was perfect. My husband and I both loved it.
Pyongill Justus
p_justus23@yahoo.comCreamy Cajun Chicken Pasta was delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was perfectly cooked. I will be making this dish again for sure.
Angelo Quintana
a_q66@gmail.comI love this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The bacon adds a nice smoky flavor, and the sauce is just the right amount of creamy and spicy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Fariba Rahaman
rahaman_fariba55@gmail.comThis Cajun chicken pasta was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.