Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2-3 serving(s)
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 white onion, sliced and quartered (1 cup); 1 garlic clove, pressed; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium tomatoes, chopped; 4 -6 mushrooms, sliced (1 1/4 cup); 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 12 ounces fettuccine; 2 teaspoons parsley, fresh is preferred

⏱ 40 mins 🍽 2-3 serving(s) 🌶 italian 🏷 Chicken Breast

This Italian inspired pasta combines fettuccine with tender chicken pieces, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms. The ingredients are cooked in a rich, spicy tomato creole sauce made with chicken broth and Cajun seasonings. It's a hearty and satisfying meal with a wonderful depth of flavour. The finished dish is garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 white onion, sliced and quartered (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, pressed
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
4 -6 mushrooms, sliced (1 1/4 cup)
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces fettuccine
2 teaspoons parsley, fresh is preferred

Method

Melt 2 tbs butter in a large skillet. Cook the bell peppers, onions and garlic for 8-10 minutes until they begin to soften. For a blackened effect, cook a few minutes longer until the edges darken.
As the vegetables cook, slice the chicken breast halves into bite sized pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a medium pan. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is cooked through.
Transfer the cooked chicken into the skillet with the softened vegetables.
Stir in the tomatoes, mushrooms, chicken broth, 1/4 tsp salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, pepper and thyme. Let the mixture simmer for 10-12 minutes until it thickens. To thicken the sauce further, mix 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch with a couple tablespoons of the hot sauce liquid until smooth. Take the pan off the heat, whisk in this mixture, then return it to the heat.
While the sauce simmers, cook the fettuccine as directed on its packet. Serve the sauce over the plated pasta. Finish each portion with a sprinkle of parsley.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium667900 mg

Recipe details

CategoryChicken Breast

Cuisineitalian

AuthorCharityAnn