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Cajun Chicken Pasta on a plate
Andre Lewis

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz dry fettuccine
  • 1 tbsp fine salt for pasta water
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 tsp fine salt for chicken and sauce
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Cook fettuccine in large pot with tablespoon salt to 1 minute short of package time. Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, toss chicken with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, cayenne, chicken salt, and pepper. Heat oil in large skillet; cook strips 6 to 8 minutes until browned and at least 165°F. Plate.
  3. Soften bell pepper and onion 5 to 6 minutes. Add broth; scrape browned bits. Add cream; simmer 3 minutes.
  4. Return chicken with pasta and 1/4 cup reserved water; toss over medium-low 1 to 2 minutes until tender and coated.
  5. Add lemon juice off heat; loosen with pasta water if needed. Serve with peppers distributed through noodles.