Cajun Chicken Pasta with Zoodles
Made with both spaghetti noodles and zucchini noodles, this easy Cajun Chicken Pasta with Zoodles is a pasta dinner that's healthier, yet delicious!
Servings : 6
Ingredients
- 4 ounces dry spaghetti
- 6 ounces zucchini noodles
- 1 pound chicken cutlets, (about 6 cutlets)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cups grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to the package directions; add the zoodles in the last 5 minutes of cooking. Drain.
- Combine the chicken cutlets and olive oil in a mixing bowl. Add in the cajun seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper; toss together and set aside.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet (or a pan) set over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes per side, or until done. Chicken is cooked through when internal temperature registers at 165˚F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Return skillet to the burner and add in the remaining butter; stir in the garlic and cook for 15 seconds.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the heavy cream and bring sauce to a simmer; continue to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese.
- Add the drained zucchini and pasta to the sauce; cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat.
- Slice the chicken cutlets.
- Transfer pasta and chicken to a serving plate.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 468 kcal | Carbohydrates: 20 g | Protein: 26 g | Fat: 32 g | Saturated Fat: 17 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 128 mg | Sodium: 666 mg | Potassium: 544 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 1714 IU | Vitamin C: 7 mg | Calcium: 198 mg | Iron: 1 mg | Net Carbs: 19 g
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