Description
Discover a delightful twist on comfort food with Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta – Dairy Free. This creamy, gluten-free dish is infused with zesty Cajun flavors, making it the perfect go-to for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings. Utilizing rich cashew cream, it caters to your dietary needs without sacrificing taste. With quick preparation and versatile ingredients, this pasta dish is sure to satisfy even the busiest of families while being a healthy option anyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 small yellow onion
- 1/2 large red pepper
- 1/2 large yellow or orange pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Cajun seasoning (or a blend of spices)
- Nutritional yeast
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Soak cashews in boiled water for at least 30 minutes or simmer for 10 minutes until plump.
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions, reserving 3/4 cup cooking water before draining.
- In a bowl, combine spices for seasoning.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onion, peppers, and garlic in the same skillet until tender.
- Stir in tomato paste and spices; cook briefly until fragrant.
- Blend soaked cashews with broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine chicken, pasta, and cashew cream sauce in the skillet; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg