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Gluten Free Cajun Chicken Pasta

Matteo
This bold and creamy Gluten Free Cajun Chicken Pasta combines smoky heat, tender seared chicken, and a luscious dairy-free sauce, perfect for fall dinners or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Cajun, Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning check gluten-free label
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt to taste

For the Pasta & Sauce

  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta penne or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or dairy-free butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 yellow onion small, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 cup coconut milk or cashew cream
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast or dairy-free Parmesan alternative
  • 1/2 lemon juice of half
  • fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Do not overcook. Drain and set aside.
  • In a bowl, toss sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning and salt. In a skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  • In the same pan, add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, diced onion, and red bell pepper over medium heat for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Stir in nutritional yeast and lemon juice. Let simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Season to taste.
  • Return cooked chicken to the pan. Add drained pasta and gently toss everything together. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.

Notes

Adjust Cajun spice level to taste. For dairy-free creaminess, use coconut or cashew cream. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 690mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1700IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg
Keyword chicken, dairy-free, gluten-free, Pasta
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