Best Creamy Zydeco Chicken Pasta Recipes

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CREAMY GARLIC CHICKEN PASTA {WITH TOMATO & SPINACH}



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Chicken pasta in a garlic tomato cream sauce is the ultimate comfort meal. Made with pasta, chicken, spinach, seasonings, lots of yummy garlic, and parmesan cheese, you can make this incredible dish in under 30 minutes!

Provided by Layla

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 14

10 ounces dry pasta ((any kind))
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon paprika
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup tomatoes (diced)
2 cups spinach (chopped, optional)
2 cups heavy cream ((or 16 oz))
1/2 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)
salt & pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prep Pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta al dente according to package instructions.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with salt garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy duty pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken breasts 5 minutes per side or until cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • To the same pan, add the butter and garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the tomato and spinach and cook 2-3 minutes or until the tomato and spinach are soft and wilted.
  • Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Whisk until fully incorporated and creamy. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drain pasta and slice chicken into thin slices or cubes and return to the same pan. Stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 639 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Cholesterol 168 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g

SOUTHERN STYLE CREAMY PARMESAN CHICKEN PASTA.



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The easiest, creamiest bowl of pasta...easy on a weeknight, but still perfect for the weekend!

Provided by Tieghan Gerard

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound chicken cutlets or tenders
1 cup Panko
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound short cut pasta
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
3-4 teaspoons cajun seasoning
crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk
2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain.2. Meanwhile, place the Panko and 1/2 cup parmesan in a shallow bowl. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the Panko, pressing to adhere by using your fist to really pound the crumbs in. Place the chicken on a plate. Set aside.3. To make the pasta. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers, and garlic, cook another 5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Stir in the cajun seasoning, and a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute, until the spices are fragrant, then pour in the milk and cream. Add the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5-8 minutes, until thickened slightly. 4. To cook the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook until golden brown on the other side, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and season with salt. Slice into thin strips.5. To the sauce, stir in the parmesan. Toss in the pasta and cook 3-5 minutes, then remove from the heat and stir in the parsley.6. Divide the pasta between plates and top with slices of chicken. ENJOY :)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA



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This kicked-up pasta dish is a family favorite and my most requested recipe. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste-you can't go wrong! -Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 357mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ZYDECO CHICKEN RECIPE - (3/5)



Zydeco Chicken Recipe - (3/5) image

Provided by Morganp9661

Number Of Ingredients 33

NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE:
6 (5 to 6-ounces) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup no-stick grilling marinade for poultry
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
2 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces andouille sausage, cut lengthwise, then slice into 1/4" slices
2 cups button mushrooms
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups creole cream sauce
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 egg yolks
1 tablespoon creole or whole grain mustard
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup light olive oil
warm water as needed
2 tablespoon Lawry's season salt
2 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon white pepper
2 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
2 tablespoon celery salt
CREOLE CREAM SAUCE:
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon hot sauce or to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
POULTRY SEASONING:
1/4 cup Lawry's season salt
1/4 cup garlic powder
1/4 cup white pepper
1/4 cup lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 cup celery salt

Steps:

  • Using a pastry brush, coat chicken breasts with marinade. Refrigerate 30 min. Sprinkle the breasts with poultry seasoning. Prepare grill. Cook chicken breasts over direct high heat for 10 to 12 min. turning once during the grilling process. Heat olive oil in a large saute' pan over high heat. Place the sausage in the hot oil and cook 6 to 7 min, stirring every 2 to 3 min. add sliced mushrooms and cook 5 min. more, lower the heat to medium and add garlic. Cook for 3 minutes more. Add creole cream sauce and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until the mixture becomes slightly thick. Stir green onions and fresh parsley, and remove from heat. Place chicken breasts on serving dishes and top with 1/3 to 1/2 cup of sausage cream sauce. Can be served with rice. NO-STICK GRILLING MARINADE: Place the egg yolks, creole mustard and vinegar in a food processor. Blend on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Slowly drizzle oils into the mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, add 1-2 tablespoon warm water. Once all the oil has been incorporated add season salt, garlic powder, white pepper, lemon pepper and celery salt until well incorporated. Store covered in refrigerator until needed. CREOLE CREAM SAUCE: Place all ingredients in a double boiler over medium high heat and reduce by half. POULTRY SEASONING: Combine all spices and mix well. Store in an air tight container or spice jar.

CREAMY CHICKEN PASTA



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Try our crowd-pleasing creamy chicken pasta for your next family meal. It's packed with flavour and is easy for anyone to make, including children

Provided by Monaz Dumasia

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

300g dried penne
2 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
75g baby spinach leaves
250g soft cheese
25g parmesan
4 cooked chicken breasts (about 450g), shredded with a fork
100g frozen peas
small bunch of parsley or basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta following pack instructions. Reserve 100ml of the water and drain the pasta in a colander.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and fry the garlic and spinach for 3 mins until wilted. Add the soft cheese and heat until melted. Stir in most of the parmesan, then add the shredded chicken, peas and some of the pasta water. Bring to the boil and bubble for 2-3 mins until the chicken and peas are completely heated through.
  • Add the pasta and stir until combined. Add more pasta water to loosen the sauce, if needed. Remove from heat, sprinkle over the remaining parmesan and parsley or basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 59 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA



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Make and share this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (your recipe, Cajun Seasoning Mix or store-bought)
2 tablespoons butter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.1, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 24, Cholesterol 198.6, Sodium 816.8, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 39.3

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