One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]

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By Scarlet C

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]

Name: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta [Dairy Free]
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; OR 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 14 ounces pre-cooked smoked sausage cut into slices (look for no sugar added) (I like Aidell brand); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); 12 ounces gluten free penne pasta (brown rice or chickpea pasta); 14.5 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth or bone broth; 1/2 cup coconut cream; Chopped parsley or green onion (for topping)

7 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Packed with cajun flavor, this creamy (and dairy free!) pasta is made in one pot easy to make. It's on the lighter side, but will fill you up and give your weeknight a spicy kick that's full of protein.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:03:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories494.2 kcal (25%)

Total Fat21.9 g (31%)

Carbs50.7 g (20%)

Sugars6.8 g (8%)

Protein23.2 g (46%)

Sodium1111.9 mg (56%)

Fiber6 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 teaspoonssmoked paprika

1 teaspoonoregano

1 teaspoondried thyme

½ teaspoongarlic powder

½ teaspoononion powder

¼ teaspooncayenne pepper

¼ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspoonsalt

1 tablespooncajun seasoning

1 lbboneless skinless chicken breast

14 ouncessmoked sausage

pre-cooked, cut into slices, look for no sugar added, I like brand

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1yellow onion

medium, diced

12 ouncespenne pasta

gluten free, brown rice or chickpea pasta

14.5 ouncecan fire roasted tomatoes

2 cupschicken broth

or bone broth

½ cupcoconut cream

parsley

Chopped, or green onion, for topping

Instructions

Step 1

If making your own seasoning, combine the ingredients for the cajun seasoning in a medium bowl. If you’re using premade seasoning, add it to a medium bowl. Set aside.

Step 2

Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch cubes and add to the medium bowl with the cajun seasoning. Toss to coat the chicken evenly in the seasoning using a wooden spoon. Set aside.

Step 3

Add the olive oil to the bottom of a deep skillet over medium-high heat and allow to heat for a few minutes until the oil is rippling. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side to brown the sides. The chicken doesn’t need to be cooked all the way through yet.

Step 4

Add the diced yellow onion and smoked sausage to the pan with the chicken and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the penne pasta, fire roasted tomatoes with the juice and the broth to the chicken, sausage and onions. Stir until everything is combined then close the lid of the pan and allow it to come to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. If you’re using a chickpea pasta, pay attention to the pan as it tends to foam. When it’s done the mixture should be thick and saucy and the pasta should be tender.

Step 7

Add the coconut cream to the pan and mix until melted and combined.

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