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Nut-Free Shellfish-Free One-Pot Cajun Pasta

Recipe

One-Pot Cajun Pasta

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Ingredients

  • olive oil2 tablespoon
  • chicken breast2
  • andouille sausage8 ounce
  • garlic3 clove
  • yellow onion½
  • red pepper1
  • green pepper1
  • mushroom2 cup
  • pasta16 ounce
  • chicken broth5 cup
  • heavy cream½ cup
  • parmesan cheese1 cup
  • cajun seasoning1 tablespoon
  • green onion0
  • cayenne pepper0
  • onion powder0
  • paprika0
  • garlic powder0
  • salt0
  • pepper0

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pour olive oil into the pot.

  2. 2

    Add diced chicken breast to the pot, cover with cajun seasoning, and stir until the chicken is evenly seasoned.

  3. 3

    Add sliced sausage and stir.

  4. 4

    Cook the meat on medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  5. 5

    Once the meat is cooked, add in the garlic, onion, peppers, and mushrooms, and stir.

  6. 6

    Continue stirring for 3-5 minutes as the veggies cook down.

  7. 7

    Add the dry pasta to the pot (if using long, thin noodles, break in half), then pour in the chicken broth.

  8. 8

    Stir until everything is well-mixed.

  9. 9

    Cover the pot and bring to a boil.

  10. 10

    Once boiling, keep covered bring the heat down to a simmer for 10 minutes (stirring every two minutes).

  11. 11

    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.

  12. 12

    Lastly, add heavy cream and parmesan and stir until your pasta is well blended.

  13. 13

    Stir in parmesan cheese.

  14. 14

    Garnish with green onions, more parmesan, a sprinkle of cajun seasoning (if you want some extra spice), and salt and pepper to taste.

  15. 15

    Enjoy!

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Nutrition (per serving · serves 12)

237calories
16gProtein
18gCarbs
12gFat
Fiber0g
Sugar2g

Estimated values based on ingredient data. Actual nutrition may vary.