Monday, November 5, 2012

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

I tried this tonight for the first time - YUM! We all loved it! I got this from someone's blog and I can't remember to whom to give credit (so sorry) - I modified it  - as I typically do... Highly recommend. Quite simple & so tasty!



Lightened Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small bite-sized chunks
Coconut oil - brush pan
1/2 shallot, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning, divided
1 can diced tomatoes - drain some juice & then mince the tomatoes
1/4 cup cream
6-8 oz dry linguine pasta
Directions:
Cook pasta in boiling salted water. Drain and set aside.
In a a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and 1 tsp cajun seasoning blend and cook until the chicken has just cooked through---about six minutes.
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and add the minced shallot and garlic to the hot skillet (add a little more oil if necessary). Saute until the shallot is tender and then add the tomatoes, cream and additional cajun seasoning. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for a couple minutes. Add chicken back to sauce.
Add linguine to the pan and toss to combine. Serve pasta with a grating of Parmesan cheese if desired.
Time:
20 minutes

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