QUICK CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE
I used to work at a restaurant that served a variation of chicken with penne pasta. I didn't know how easy it would be to make until I gave it a shot at home-now it's always a requested meal around my house. -Rusty Koll, Elmwood, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Sprinkle chicken with blackened seasoning. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut into bite-size pieces., In a large skillet, heat Alfredo sauce over medium heat until warm, stirring frequently. Add the tomatoes, onions, pasta and chicken; toss to coat and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Fat 31g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1015mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.
CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.
Provided by Tammy Schill
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pasta
Time 30m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
- Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
- In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1109.2 calories, Carbohydrate 53.7 g, Cholesterol 347.9 mg, Fat 82.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 42.7 g, SaturatedFat 50 g, Sodium 1134.2 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE
"I tasted a wonderful Cajun pasta dish on a kayaking trip and attempted to recreate the delicious flavors from memory," Mary Spikowski explains from Columbus, Ohio. "With whole what pasta, this is as tasty as the original."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, toss chicken with 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink; drain. Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute peppers and onion in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add tomatoes; saute 2 minutes longer. Stir in 3/4 cup milk., Bring to a boil. Combine flour with remaining Cajun seasoning and milk until smooth; gradually stir into skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with chicken mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 635mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
SKINNY CAJUN CHICKEN PENNE
Make and share this Skinny Cajun Chicken Penne recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CaliforniaJan
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, toss diced chicken with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning and stir to completely coat. Set aside.
- Bring a medium pot of water to boil and cook penne according to directions for al dente pasta. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet (cast iron if you have it), melt 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to skillet and cook for 4-6 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and cover.
- Turn heat to low and add 1 tablespoon of flour to the pan (you should sill have some butter/oil left in there) and stir/whisk constantly until the flour/butter forms a pasty roux mixture. Do not let this burn, it will only take a minute.
- Slowly add 3/4 cup of skim milk while whisking constantly to keep lumps from forming. If lumps do form, just smush them up with a spatula and continue to whisk. Mixture should be smooth.
- Add 1/4 cup sundried tomato past, 2 diced green onions, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, 1 clove of minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil. Turn heat up to medium/medium-high and whisk together and cook until mixture thickens.
- Add penne, chicken, and 1/4 cup of parmesan to the skillet, and stir to coat.
- Serve immediately with a nice green salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 83.7, Sodium 370.5, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 35
GLUTEN FREE PENNE WITH CAJUN CHICKEN
Serve up a spicy, delicious gluten free meal with this creamy gluten free penne tossed with Cajun chicken, colorful red peppers, mushrooms and onions.
Provided by Barilla
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Barilla Gluten Free
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
- Meanwhile in a hot skillet, brown the chicken in olive oil over high heat for approximately 5 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, garlic and Cajun seasoning and saute for 3 additional minutes. Stir in wine then season with salt and pepper; reduce liquid by half.
- Add cream and bring to simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain and toss with sauce and stir in cheese before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 414.9 mg, Sugar 3 g
LIGHT AND HEARTY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
This is a quick, easy and delicious one-pot meal which is low in fat but high in taste. This makes a large serving when divided by four and could be enough for six, depending on the appetites.
Provided by CookingONTheSide
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook the pasta in a large amount of boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sprinkle the chicken with 2 t of the Cajun seasoning and mix until coated evenly.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
- When the chicken is lightly browned on one side, stir it to cook the other side (leaving it to cook without stirring helps to keep it from sticking).
- Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until no longer pink inside.
- Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Spray the pan again with the nonstick cooking spray and add the olive oil.
- Over medium-high heat, add the peppers, mushrooms and 2 of the green onions.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the lemon pepper, basil, garlic powder, remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the salt.
- Then add the half-and-half, bring to a boil and add the chicken.
- Stir until coated and warm.
- Add the pasta and toss to coat.
- Garnish with remaining green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.3, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 75.7, Sodium 461.5, Carbohydrate 53.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 5.8, Protein 36.1
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