Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Averie Cooks · by Averie Sunshine★ 5.0 (22)

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 34%·PRO 62%
CARBS 60G36% OF CAL
3G FIBER0G ADDED5G INTRINSIC52G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 34G45% OF CAL
17G SAT17G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Crispy parmesan-coated chicken served over pasta with a creamy Cajun sauce and sautéed vegetables. Savory and indulgent, this restaurant-style dish is a family favorite.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 8
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 large eggs (lightly whisked)
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs (regular or seasoned Italian-style, not panko)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
  • 2 large chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally, about 1 to 1.5 pounds total (or use a 4-pack of thin-sliced breasts))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound dry pasta* (I used bowtie)
  • 1/2 large yellow pepper (seeded and diced small)
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper (seeded and diced small)
  • 1/2 large green pepper (seeded and diced small)
  • 1/2 cup white or yellow onion (diced small)
  • 8 ounces baby Portobello or button mushrooms (sliced; optional and ok to omit if desired**)
  • 3 to 5 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup low or reduced sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely minced; optional and for garnishing)
  • 2 green onions (sliced thin; optional and for garnishing)
PREP
20M
SODIUM
524MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.