Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 cups rotini pasta, cooked
2 tbsp butter
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, chopped
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

Cook rotini according to package directions, drain.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; sautee until chicken is cooked and browned.
Add minced garlic, green onions, Cajun seasoning, cayenne and black pepper. Cover pan and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Add heavy cream and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Stir in parmesan cheese, remove sauce from heat.
Stir in cooked pasta and serve!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	751.52 Kcal (3146 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.81g	44%
Cholesterol	171.8mg	57%
Sodium	776.87mg	32%
Potassium	745.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	71.02g	24%
Sugars	3.58g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.32g	13%
Protein	52.93g	106%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	334.5mg	1858%
Calcium	177.3mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	140.71 Kcal (589 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.39g	44%
Cholesterol	32.16mg	57%
Sodium	145.45mg	32%
Potassium	139.51mg	16%
Total Carbs	13.3g	24%
Sugars	0.67g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.62g	13%
Protein	9.91g	106%
Vitamin C	0.4mg	4%
Iron	62.6mg	1858%
Calcium	33.2mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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