Dinner for 6

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta; 2 tbsp butter; 1 clove garlic; 3 tbsp flour; 1 1/2 cups milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half; 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 large red onion; 2 cups sliced button mushrooms; fresh parsley (optional)

Grilled Cajun chicken, vegetables, and pasta come together in a creamy garlic sauce with Parmesan cheese.

$2.04per serving $$

40 minstart to table

6servings

American High-protein Budget Family Dinners Grill

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz dry linguine or fettuccine pasta
2 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic
3 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/2 large red onion
2 cups sliced button mushrooms
fresh parsley (optional)

Steps

Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 9 to 11 minutes, then drain.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and toss the chicken, peppers, onion, and mushrooms with oil and Cajun seasoning.
Grill the chicken and vegetables for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until the chicken reaches 165 F and the vegetables are tender.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour, then slowly whisk in the milk and cream and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
Stir in the Parmesan, pasta, and grilled vegetables, then slice the chicken and place it over the pasta.

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