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Hearty Cajun Chicken And Rice

One pot holds chicken, sausage, and rice all cooking together with cajun spices filling your kitchen with warmth. The kind of meal that tastes like it took hours but comes together on a regular weeknight.

This One-Pot Cajun Chicken and Sausage Alfredo Pasta is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With tender chicken, savory sausage, and a creamy Cajun-spiced Alfredo sauce, this pasta is sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, diced. 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced. 2 tbsp olive oil. 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 3 cups chicken broth. 1 cup heavy cream. 12 oz fettuccine pasta. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breast and sliced smoked sausage, cook until browned. Stir in Cajun seasoning, diced onion, and minced garlic, cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and fettuccine pasta, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and sauce has thickened. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Try this Cajun Chicken Pasta for a simple weeknight dinner packed with flavor!

Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, sliced. 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning. 200g penne pasta. 1 red bell pepper, sliced. 1 green bell pepper, sliced. 1 onion, sliced. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 cup heavy cream. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tbsp olive oil. Fresh parsley for garnish.

Instructions: Cajun seasoning should be used on chicken breasts. In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. It will take about 5 to 7 minutes per side to cook the chicken until it is browned and done. Take it out of the pan and set it aside. Put the garlic, onion, and bell peppers in the same pan. It will take about 5 minutes of sauting until the vegetables are soft. In the meantime, cook the penne pasta according to the directions on the box. Remove the water and set it aside. Put cooked pasta into the pan with the vegetables. Add the Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. For about two to three minutes, stir the sauce until it gets thick and creamy. Cut up the cooked chicken and put it back in the pan. Use a stir to mix. Add pepper and salt to taste. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Enjoy while hot!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

These Cajun Fried Chicken Strips are packed with flavor and perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast, cut into strips. 1 cup all-purpose flour. 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning. 1 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1 teaspoon paprika. 2 eggs. 1/4 cup milk. Oil for frying.

Instructions: Put the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow dish and mix them together. Beat the eggs and milk together in a different shallow dish. First, dip the chicken strips into the egg mix. Then, cover them all over with the flour mix. Warm up the oil in a big pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken strips one at a time for three to four minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and fully cooked. Place the chicken strips on a plate lined with paper towels to drain off the extra oil.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes