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Cajun Chicken Pasta

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish that is both dairy-free and gluten-free, featuring chicken and crisp vegetables in a rich coconut cream sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz gluten-free pasta
Protein
  • 1 lb chicken breast, diced
Vegetables
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or any dairy-free cream)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the gluten-free pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add diced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, add onion, garlic, bell pepper, and zucchini; sauté until softened.
  2. Stir in Cajun seasoning and coconut milk, bringing to a simmer.
  3. Return chicken to skillet and mix well.
  4. Add cooked pasta, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Let leftovers cool before storing in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat with a splash of coconut milk.