Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
3 tsp cajn spice mix, or more to taste
1 lb fettuccine
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 whole green bell pepper seeded and sliced
1 whole red bell pepper seeded and sliced
1/2 red onion sliced
3 clove garlic minced
4 whole roma tomatoes diced
2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
cayenne pepper to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
salt to taste
fresh parsley to taste chopped

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente;
Do not overcook!
Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. Toss around to coat.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat.
Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow 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 remaining chicken. Remove chicken, leaving pan on high heat.
Add remaining olive oil and butter. When heated, add peppers, onions, and
Garlic. Sprinkle on remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. Cook over very
High heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as
Dark/black as possible.
Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all vegetables
From the pan.
With the pan over high heat, pour in the wine and chicken broth. Cook on high
For 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. Reduce heat to
Medium-low and pour in cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook sauce over
Medium-low heat for a few minutes, until cream starts to thicken the mixture.
Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to
Taste. Sauce should be spicy!
Finally, add chicken and vegetables to sauce, making sure to include all the
Juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until
Mixture is bubbly and hot. Add drained fettuccine and toss to combine.
Top with chopped fresh parsley and chow down!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4124.54 Kcal (17269 kJ)
Calories from fat	1320.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	146.75g	226%
Cholesterol	1208.71mg	403%
Sodium	3386.1mg	141%
Potassium	4219.75mg	90%
Total Carbs	422.55g	141%
Sugars	33.39g	134%
Dietary Fiber	24.86g	99%
Protein	277.21g	554%
Vitamin C	279.4mg	466%
Vitamin A	6.2mg	207%
Iron	114.4mg	636%
Calcium	344.9mg	34%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	148.4 Kcal (621 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.28g	226%
Cholesterol	43.49mg	403%
Sodium	121.83mg	141%
Potassium	151.82mg	90%
Total Carbs	15.2g	141%
Sugars	1.2g	134%
Dietary Fiber	0.89g	99%
Protein	9.97g	554%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	466%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	207%
Iron	4.1mg	636%
Calcium	12.4mg	34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

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savory
bitter
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