Cajun Chicken over Pasta
Cajun Chicken over Pasta

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. DIRECTIONS Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag.

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To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can have cajun chicken over pasta using 19 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Cajun Chicken over Pasta:
  1. Take 12 ounce pasta of choice
  2. Prepare 12 ounce boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2 inch strips
  3. Prepare Spice Mixture
  4. Get 1 tsp cayenne
  5. Make ready 1 3/4 tsp onion powder
  6. Get 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  7. Prepare 1 tsp paprika
  8. Prepare 1 tsp dried basil
  9. Make ready 3/4 tsp dried oregano
  10. Make ready 2 1/2 Tbsp unseasoned bread crumbs
  11. Make ready Sauce
  12. Make ready 2 Tsp vegetable oil
  13. Get 1 tsp crushed garlic
  14. Prepare 3/4 cup chopped onions
  15. Prepare 3/4 cup chopped sweet green peppers
  16. Prepare 4 cups canned or fresh tomatoes, crushed
  17. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp dried basil
  18. Take 1 tsp dried oregano
  19. Take 1/4 tsp cayenne

Add olive oil to a plate or shallow bowl and cajun seasoning to a plate or solid bowl. Dip chicken breast into oil followed by cajun seasoning and transfer to a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder and salt. Prepare pasta in salted water according to package directions.

Instructions to make Cajun Chicken over Pasta:
  1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the spice mixture; then coat chicken in spice mixture.
  2. In a medium, non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray or covered with oil, saute chicken on medium heat until cooked through (no longer pink). Set chicken aside.
  3. In the same skillet, heat oil; saute garlic, onions and peppers for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and cayenne. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. Prepare pasta of choice and top with chicken. Combine with sauce.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; spray with cooking spray and add half of the chicken. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.

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