Description
Indulge in a creamy, dairy-free twist on a classic with Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta. This delightful dish blends zesty Cajun spices with a smooth cashew cream sauce, offering a satisfying comfort food experience without gluten or dairy. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining friends. With protein-packed chicken and heart-healthy fats from cashews, you can enjoy a nutritious meal that caters to various dietary needs while delivering bold flavors. Get ready to impress your taste buds with every bite!
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Cajun seasoning (or homemade spice blend)
Instructions
- Soak cashews in boiling water for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions; reserve cooking water before draining.
- In a skillet, brown the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning and set aside.
- Sauté onion, bell peppers, and garlic until tender; add tomato paste and remaining seasoning.
- Blend soaked cashews with broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and cashew sauce in the skillet; mix well to heat through.
- Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg