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Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe

  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 8 ounces pasta (penne or fettuccine recommended)
– 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
– 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for at least 2 hours)
– 1 cup vegetable broth
– 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 1 bell pepper (any color), diced
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Creating your Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta is made simple with these steps:

1. Prepare Cashew Cream: Drain and rinse soaked cashews, then blend them with vegetable broth until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Cook Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

3. Cook Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, and cook until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pan and set aside.

4. Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

5. Mix Sauce: Pour the prepared cashew cream into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Stir well to combine and heat through.

6. Combine: Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet. Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated with the sauce.

7. Serve: Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.

  • Author: Alana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 460 kcal
  • Fat: 16g
  • Protein: 28g