Cajun Chicken Pasta

1 serving of cajun chicken pasta contains 696 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 27% carbs, 52% fat, and 22% protein. This is a good source of protein (67% of your Daily Value), potassium (13% of your Daily Value), and vitamin a (39% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 30 minutes
Ingredients
Lemon zest
½ tsp or 1g
Directions
- Place chicken, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and Cajun seasoning in a gallon-sized bag. Shake to coat the chicken thoroughly.
- Heat the remaining olive oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, flipping once, until fully cooked, about 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside and keep warm.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in heavy cream and lemon zest. Cook, whisking constantly, until incorporated, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in Parmesan until slightly thickened, about 1-2 minutes. If too thick, add more cream as needed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the pasta to the sauce and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately with the chicken, garnished with sliced tomatoes and parsley.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of cajun chicken pasta (322g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 696 | |
Fats | 40g | 51% |
Saturated fats | 20g | 99% |
Trans fats | 0.2g | |
Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
Sodium | 244mg | 11% |
Carbs | 47g | 17% |
Net carbs | 44g | |
Fiber | 3g | 10% |
Sugar | 3g | |
Protein | 38g | |
Calcium | 122mg | 12% |
Iron | 2mg | 21% |
Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
Vitamin D | 1μg | 4% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 62μg | |
Beta carotene | 430μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 114mg | 21% |
Copper | 0.1mg | 7% |
Fluoride | 3μg | |
Folate (B9) | 26μg | 6% |
Lycopene | 1582μg | |
Magnesium | 48mg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% |
Niacin | 12mg | 73% |
Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 41% |
Phosphorus | 346mg | 49% |
Retinol | 308μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 22% |
Selenium | 29μg | 52% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 11% |
Vitamin A IU | 1797IU | |
Vitamin A | 347μg | 39% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.4μg | 17% |
Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 82% |
Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
Vitamin D IU | 23IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 1μg | |
Vitamin E | 3mg | 18% |
Vitamin K | 43μg | 36% |
Zinc | 1mg | 11% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 3g | |
Sucrose | 0g | |
Glucose | 3g | |
Fructose | 1g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 20g | 99% |
Monounsaturated fats | 14g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
Trans fats | 0.2g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
Total omega 6 | 1g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 2g | |
Arginine | 2g | |
Aspartic acid | 3g | |
Cystine | 0.3g | |
Glutamic acid | 5g | |
Glycine | 1g | |
Histidine | 1g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 3g | |
Lysine | 3g | |
Methionine | 1g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 1g | |
Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 2g |