Description
Indulge in the creamy and spicy flavors of this Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta. A dairy-free delight that’s bursting with Cajun-inspired taste and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast (cut into strips)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Cashew Cream:
- 1 cup raw cashews (soaked for 4 hours or boiled for 10 minutes)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare Cashew Cream: Blend soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning. Brown chicken in olive oil, then set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic until tender.
- Combine: Return chicken to skillet, add cashew cream, and simmer. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
