Creamy Cajun Pasta
This creamy cajun pasta is the perfect dinner recipe when you're craving something satisfying with a little kick! Made dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with protein!
Equipment
- Boiling Pot
- Sautee Pan
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts, diced can substitute shrimp or sausage
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1/2 white onion finely chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh mushrooms chopped
- 1 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned coconut milk stirred to mix solid and liquid
- 1 tbsp cajun or creole seasoning more or less to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 10 oz gluten-free pasta or any pasta you like
Instructions
- Start by cooking pasta to package instructions in a large boiling pot. Cook to al dente. Once fully cooked, drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, add olive oil and diced chicken on medium/high heat. Season with paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender and fully cooked through (no pink). Once the chicken is fully cooked, set aside.
- In the large boiling pot, add chopped bell pepper, mushrooms, canned tomatoes, onions, and a drizzle of olive oil. Cover and let simmer on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Add in coconut milk and cajun seasoning and let it simmer for 3 or so more minutes to let the flavors combine. Add more cajun seasoning to spice it up to your liking.
- To the sauce, add in the pasta and cooked chicken. Combine so that all pasta and chicken is coated in the sauce. Season with more cajun, salt, or pepper to your liking.
- Optional: top with some parmesan or dried parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days.
Start with less cajun seasoning if you don't like spice, taste test, and add more if needed.
See above for substitutions.
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