creamy cajun chicken and spinach pasta

Hutchinson, MN
Updated on Nov 9, 2012

Spicy, rich and creamy all wrapped into one amazing pasta dish. One of those dishes that fills you up, satisfies your hunger but is hard to stop eating. Finally have the ingredients adjusted just right, takes a little time to prepare but oh so worth the effort. ENJOY

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • - blackened seasoning---mix together the following and store in a empty spice container
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 teaspoons thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • CREAMY CAJUN SPINACH INGREDIENTS
  • 4-5 - boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces angel hair or linguine, cooke al dente
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 bunch green onions sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
  • 3 cups thinly sliced fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup milk, 2%
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon blackened seasoning from above
  • 2 teaspoons adobe sauce from canned chipotle pepper, i always have these in the refrigerator for different recipes just store in a plastic container after opening lasts like salsa
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • - oil for frying chicken

How To Make creamy cajun chicken and spinach pasta

  • Step 1
    heat oil in pan (I prefer cast iron) sprinkle all sides of chicken (I coat quite heavily), fry chicken in hot oil approimately 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. remove from pan and allow to cool. when cool slice diagonally or into whatever size pieces you want. set aside
  • Step 2
    in a large pan over medium heat, melt butter, saute green onions (I save about a 1/4 cup out for garnish), red pepper, spinach, and sundried tomatoes until just turning tender.
  • Step 3
    reduce heat add milk, cream,chicken soup,salt, basil, black and white pepper, garlic powder, blackened seasoning, adobe sauce and chicken. heat through and stir in parmesan to cheese to thicken. (if this is not thick enough you can thicken with a small amount of cornstarch dissolved in small amount of water)
  • Step 4
    pour over hot pasta and garnish with grated parmesan cheese and green onions. ENJOY

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Category: Pasta
Culture: Italian

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