Cajun Veggie Pasta Food

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!

CREAMY VEGETARIAN CAJUN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine according to package directions.
• Heat oil over med-high heat and stir fry the red pepper, red onion and garlic to your liking.
• In a small sauce pan whisk together broth, milk and flour. Place over med-high heat stirring often until it begins to thicken.
• Once thickened, remove from heat and add Cajun seasoning, Parmesan and salt and mix well.
• Pour sauce over cooked linguine and mix well.
• Serve stir fried veggies over top of pasta.

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Steps:

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• Prep a Cajun dish in 30 minutes or less!

CREAMY CAJUN "CHICKEN" PASTA (VEGETARIAN CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Add Cajun Seasoning to a medium sized bowl.
• Spray thawed chik'n pieces with a little bit of Pam and toss in bowl to coat with seasoning.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chik'n pieces in butter until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat and add green onion, heavy cream, sun dried tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through until sauce slightly thickens. If the sauce gets too thick you can just add more milk and stir.
• Pour over hot pasta and toss,with Parmesan cheese.

CREAMY CAJUN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large stock pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in sausage, peppers, and onions and saute until the onions begin to soften for about 3-5 minutes.
• Add in the garlic and saute for 1 minute longer.
• Add in stock, diced tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning and bring to a boil.
• Add in pasta, reduce heat to simmer, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove lid and add in cream cheese and stir into pasta. Cook until cream cheese has melted and pasta has finished cooking for about 5 minutes.
• Serve.

QUICK CAJUN VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add broccoli and green beans. Simmer until vegetables are just tender, but still crunch, about 5 minutes. Drain.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms until they begin to soften, about 1 minute. Add baby corn and continue to cook and stir until heated through, about 1 minute more. Stir broccoli and green beans into mushroom mixture; season with Cajun seasoning and toss with olive oil.

CAJUN VEGGIE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
• Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoon each olive oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet over high heat. Add the green and red bell peppers and mushrooms and sprinkle over the garlic and 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning. Let the peppers and mushrooms sit a few seconds, so they start to blacken on the bottom, then cook, stirring gently, about 1 minute.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and butter. Throw in the zucchini, and another 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring, for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium-high. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the heavy cream followed by the tomatoes and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, 3 minutes. The sauce should be spicy.
• Add the cooked pasta, scallions to the sauce and toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle over chopped parsley and serve.