Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta | The Recipe Rebel

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

In a small bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and brown sugar.

Season the chicken well and add to the saucepan. Cook about 3 minutes per side, until browned on both sides.

Remove the chicken from the saucepan and keep warm. Add the onion and additional oil if necessary and sauté until softened and starting to brown.

Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and cook for 1 minute.

Add the broth, tomatoes, and cream and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Return the chicken to the saucepan. Add the pasta and bring back up to a simmer. Cover and reduce the heat to medium-low so that the liquid is gently simmering. Stir often to prevent the pasta from clumping.

When the pasta is cooked to desired tenderness, it’s ready to serve. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

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