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Creamy Cajun Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 550
A flavorful and creamy Cajun pasta dish featuring chicken or shrimp, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich almond milk sauce.

Ingredients

Pasta

  • 8 oz uncooked pasta (see blog notes for options)

Protein

  • 2 lbs uncooked, cubed chicken breast or shrimp (could use a mixture of both)

Seasoning

  • 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning (see blog notes for options)

Sauce & Flavorings

  • 1.5 cups almond milk
  • 0.5 cup fat free chicken stock
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup sliced sun dried tomatoes (not in oil, wash and drain if in oil)
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Season chicken/shrimp with 2 tsp Cajun spice, sear until browned, then set aside.
  • Deglaze skillet with chicken stock, then add almond milk, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, basil, and garlic; simmer until thickened.
  • Add sun-dried tomatoes, green onions, salt, and bring to a boil; simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Lower heat, stir in parmesan and cooked protein, then add pasta; toss and warm through.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the sauce simmer longer to deepen the taste.
Calories: 550kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta