Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake Food

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

Steps:

• Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
• Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
• Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA | SLIMMING & WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY

Steps:

• Cook pasta as per instructions on the pack with a little salt.
• Cook the chicken and onions in a few sprays of low calorie cooking spray over a medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown and the onions start to soften.
• Mix the cajun seasoning, paprika and Season All together, then add half of it to the pan.
• Stir and cook for a minute or so.
• Add the mushrooms, peppers and carrot. Cook for another minute.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and the chicken stock. Then add the remaining seasoning. Stir well.
• Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the rest of the vegetables. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl (the bowl needs to be big enough to hold the pasta) mix the quark, spreadable cheese and eggs together until it is smooth, then add the chicken and veg mix. Stir well.
• Add the cooked pasta, then serve with some freshly ground black pepper and some grated cheese.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
• Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil; remove from heat., Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and bake casseroles 20-25 minutes or until bubbly. Freeze option: Cool unbaked casseroles; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casseroles, as directed, increasing time to 55-60 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer in center reads 165°.

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Halve the chicken breasts horizontally (resulting in two thin fillets) then season generously on both sides with the Cajun seasoning.
• Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil then add the chicken. Cook for a few minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
• By this time, the water should be boiling. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
• In the same pan the chicken was cooked in, add the butter, onion and garlic. Cook for a few minutes until soft and translucent.
• Add the Cajun seasoning and stir into the onions. Pour in the cream and lemon juice then bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for a few minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Reduce the heat and add the Parmesan. Stir until the sauce is smooth then season to taste.
• Toss the drained pasta with the creamy sauce. Add a few tablespoons of pasta water. Stir to coat the pasta in the sauce, and add more water if you want it to be saucier. Feel free to add more grated Parmesan too. Slice the chicken thinly then add to the pasta.
• Serve topped with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Chop the chicken into 1 inch cubes and toss with 2 tablespoons of the cajun spice. In a heavy bottom skillet or sauce pan, heat the olive oil. Cook the chicken until the edges are golden and the chicken is cooked through. Remove to a plate while you make everything else.
• Add the garlic and onion and sauté gently until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is translucent. If needed add a splash of water to help scrape up and brown bits of chicken. Pour in the chopped tomatoes, another tablespoon of the cajun spice. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
• Pour in the cream and stir well. Add in half the lemon juice and taste. Pour in the remaining lemon juice if it needs a little more brightness.
• Add the chicken back to the pan cook until the chicken is cooked through. Toss in the pasta. Toss or stir to coat the noodles. Mix in the coriander and serve.

BAKED CAJUN CHICKEN THIGHS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven at 200 C/ 390 F.
• Clean and pat dry the chicken pieces.
• Place the chicken pieces in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.
• Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
• In a separate bowl, combine Cajun spice and brown sugar
• Brush the chicken liberally with the lemon juice and olive oil
• Then sprinkle liberally with the cajun spice mix on both sides.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until done.
• Tip - Chicken is done when the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 F.

ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes.
• Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute.
• Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don't worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.

CAJUN CHICKEN

Steps:

• For the Cajun spice mix, combine all the ingredients for the spice mix plus a pinch of salt and a generous grinding of black pepper. Pour the mixture into a sealable storage box big enough to hold the chicken pieces.
• For the chicken, put the chicken breasts on a board and cover with baking paper. Bash them with a rolling pin until just under 2cm/¾in thick all over. Put the chicken breasts into the spice mix and thoroughly coat the chicken with the mixture. Refrigerate the chicken breasts for 3-4 hours, or overnight if possible.
• Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6 and remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess.
• Toss the sweet potato wedges in a bowl with the oil and sweet smoked paprika, and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Spread out on a non-stick baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown and tender, turning halfway through.
• Meanwhile, heat a non-stick, ridged griddle pan until hot. Arrange the chicken breasts on the pan and cook for 15 minutes, turning once or twice until cooked through (or when the juices run clear when a skewer is inserted into the thickest part). Serve the chicken with the potato wedges.

EASY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400° and spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• Add dry pasta to the bottom of 9x13 pan and top with cooked chicken and andouille sausage.
• In a bowl combine heavy cream, chicken broth, diced tomatoes and cajun seasoning. Whisk to combine and pour over the top of the pasta and meat. Stir to combine the ingredients.
• Cover pan with foil and place on top of a sheet pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, take foil off top and add ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 10 more minutes or until the pasta is tender.
• After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and stir to combine {it should thicken up}. Top with remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese and chopped parsley. Serve and enjoy. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions to al dente.
• Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute chicken in 1 tablespoon oil until juices run clear. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same pan, saute onions and peppers in remaining oil until tender. Add the broth, soups, milk, Cajun seasoning and garlic powder. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.
• Drain pasta. Add pasta and chicken to soup mixture; toss to coat. Divide between two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and freeze one casserole for up to 3 months. Cover and bake the remaining casserole at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
• To use frozen casserole: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until bubbly.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large skillet or Dutch oven pot (you will need a lid to cover the pot later), heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken, then add the onion and bell peppers to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the chicken is lightly browned and the veggies start to soften, about 6 minutes.
• Add the garlic and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Pour in the chicken broth and water. Stir, and scrape up any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.
• Stir in the pasta and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to a medium simmer and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked to al dente, about 15-18 minutes. Almost all of the liquid should be absorbed by the pasta.
• Once the pasta is cooked, uncover the pan and turn the heat down to low. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese and chopped spinach. Stir until the cream cheese melts and then remove from the heat. Serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Fry the onions and peppers - add the olive oil to a skillet pan or large saucepan and gently fry the onions and peppers for 5 minutes to soften.
• Seal the chicken - add the diced chicken breast to the pan and tip in the Cajun seasoning. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes until it's starting to colour.
• Add the passata - tip in the passata, season well with salt and black pepper then bring the Cajun chicken sauce to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes.
• Cook the pasta - once the Cajun chicken has been cooking for 10 minutes it's time to cook the pasta in boiling salted water as per the packet instructions.
• Drain the pasta - and set aside.
• Stir in the cream - remove the Cajun chicken sauce from the heat and stir in the cream. It will look *too saucy* but's that's what you want. Nobody wants a dry pasta bake!
• Preheat the oven - to 180C / 400F / Gas Mark 6
• Mix the pasta and sauce - tip the pasta into the sauce and mix everything together so it's all coated nicely. Then tip into an oven proof dish.
• Scatter over the grated cheese and chopped spring onions - spread them evenly across the top of the pasta bake.
• Put the Cajun Chicken Pasta Bake into the oven - cook for around 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Then remove from the oven, allow to rest for 5 minutes just to cool a little and then serve.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!
• Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice (or more) over the chicken cubes. Toss around to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Remove the chicken, leaving the skillet on high heat. Add the remaining butter and olive oil. When heated, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Sprinkle on the remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet.
• With the skillet still over high heat, pour in the chicken broth and wine. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. The sauce should be spicy!
• Finally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
• Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!