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GF Cajun Chicken Pasta

My GF Cajun Chicken Pasta is a one pot meal made in a Dutch oven that has spice, texture, color, creaminess and a whole lot of flavor.
Course dinner
Cuisine Cajun, Gluten free, One Pot Meal, Pasta
Keyword Cajun food, Chicken recipes, comfort food, gluten free, one pot meal, pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 12 people
Calories 475kcal
Author Feed Your Soul Too

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 10 Whole Chicken thighs cut in 1 " strips
  • 1 Whole Medium yellow onion sliced
  • 1/4 Whole Green, Red, Yellow & Orange Bell Pepper sliced
  • 8 Ounces Pepperjack cheese
  • 32 Ounces Gluten free pasta
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Chili powder
  • 2 Tsp Spanish Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Cumin powder
  • 4 Tsp Olive oil divided

Instructions

  • Begin by heating 1/2 the olive oil on medium high heat in a Dutch Oven. Add the chicken and brown in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil and once hot, add the onions and peppers. Cook for 4 - 5 minutes until softened. Next, add back the chicken and the spices and cook for 1 - 2 minutes making sure all the ingredients are combined.
  • Add in the dry noodles followed by the milk. Mix well and put the lid on. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and add in the cheese. Mix well and put the lid on if the pasta is not cooked through. If the pasta is cooked through, simmer without the lid to allow the sauce to thicken.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition is an estimate per serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g