Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Pasta lovers will go crazy for this Creamy Cajun Chicken Alfredo. It's a cinch to make, and has a robust flavor that is sure to be a hit!

Kara

Creamy cajun pasta with chicken, tomatoes, and peppers.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Dish: Chicken

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 286 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 rotisserie chicken or 3 chicken breasts, cooked
1 Tbsp butter
1 onion diced
1 yellow pepper diced (you can use a green pepper in a pinch)
3 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp flour
1 ¼ cup milk
1 ¼ cup cream
1 tsp chicken base or chicken bouillon
2 Tbsp cajun seasoning
3 Tbsp parmesan cheese
8 oz grape tomatoes halved
12 ounces rotini pasta cooked in salted boiling water
2 green onions for garnish

Instructions

Shred chicken and set aside.
In a large skillet saute onion in butter over medium heat for about 4 minutes. Add yellow pepper and saute another 2-3 minutes.
Add the garlic and flour. Stir till flour is absorbed. Quickly whisk in the milk, cream, chicken base, cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese. Cook and stir till thickened and creamy, about 2-3 minutes..
Add the shredded chicken and heat through. Stir in the halved tomatoes just before serving. Mix with the hot pasta. Garnish with sliced green onions.

Notes

Depending on the brand of cajun seasoning, you may need more or less.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 9gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 792mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

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