Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
1 servings of creamy cajun chicken pasta contains 835 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 42% carbs, 28% fat, and 30% protein. This is a good source of protein (113% of your Daily Value), fiber (26% of your Daily Value), and potassium (25% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside on a plate or in a large bowl until ready to use.
- Meanwhile in a large, deep skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken and season with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook until chicken is no longer pink; about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside with the pasta.
- Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the skillet and melt, swirling around to coat. Stir in garlic and cook for about 30 seconds to a minute. Whisk in about 1/4 cup of the chicken broth and stir constantly to deglaze (loosen and scrape up all those lovely brown bits of flavor) the pan if needed, then stir in flour and cook for about one minute or until golden. Whisk in milk and remaining chicken broth and simmer for several minutes until thickened (sauce should coat the back of a spoon). Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Toss the cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with diced tomatoes and fresh chopped parsley.
- Recipe by: Kristin Maxwell (source: https://www.yellowblissroad.com/creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta/)
Nutrition Facts
For 1 servings of creamy cajun chicken pasta (543g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 835 | |
| Fats | 26g | 33% |
| Saturated fats | 12g | 58% |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 812mg | 35% |
| Carbs | 88g | 32% |
| Net carbs | 80g | |
| Fiber | 7g | 26% |
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Protein | 63g | |
| Calcium | 416mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 1168mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 2μg | 12% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 68μg | |
| Beta carotene | 1407μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 178mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Fluoride | 5μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 46μg | 11% |
| Lycopene | 1197μg | |
| Magnesium | 103mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 18mg | 113% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 693mg | 99% |
| Retinol | 215μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 50% |
| Selenium | 53μg | 96% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Vitamin A IU | 3347IU | |
| Vitamin A | 392μg | 44% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2mg | 125% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Vitamin D IU | 71IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 38μg | 32% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 26% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 9g | |
| Sucrose | 0.2g | |
| Glucose | 5g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 6g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 4g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 12g | 58% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 3g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 5g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 9g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 4g | |
| Lysine | 5g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 3g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 2g | |
| Valine | 3g | |
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