creamy cajun with zoodles
Don't you just love a good cajun flavored dish? Well, this is full of creamy deliciousness that will leave you feeling full and satisfied. This dish makes fabulous leftover, if you have any.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
up to 8
Ingredients
- HOMEMADE CAJUN SEASONING
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic granulas
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ZOODLES
- 4 zucchini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- CREAMY CAJUN
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces
- 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning (see recipe above or use favorite blend)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or ghee
- 1 pound smoked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
- 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
How To Make creamy cajun with zoodles
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Step 1Put all cajun seasoning ingredients into a mini blender, grind until powder consistency. Omit this step if you don't mind the texture of the oregano and thyme. Personally, I don't like it getting caught in my teeth. You can also use a favorite pre-made cajun seasoning mix instead of making your own.
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Step 2Heat oven to 250. Place paper towel on a rimmed baking sheet. Make zucchini into zoodles. I use an Ontel Veggetti Spiral Vegetable Slicer. Place zoodles on paper towel and sprinkle 1/2 t salt over the top. Bake at 250 for 20 minutes.
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Step 3Coat the chicken pieces with the cajun seasoning and set aside.
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Step 4Heat butter in cast iron pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onions, and garlic. Saute about 3-4 minutes.
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Step 5Add the chicken, sear on all sides, about 3 minutes. Add sausage and cook another 2 minutes. Add the broth and use a whisk to scrape the bits from the bottom. Mix in the cheese, then add the cream. Simmer on low 5 minutes.
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Step 6Serve over zoodles.
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Category:
Chicken
Keyword:
#sausage
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#zucchini
Keyword:
#gluten-free
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#low-carb
Keyword:
#cajun
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#creole
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#heavy-cream
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#red pepper
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#smoked-sausage
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#chicken
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#keto
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#Zoodles
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Carb
Diet:
Keto
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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