Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Vegetarian Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Vegetarian Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 lb vegetarian chicken strips; 16 oz campanelle pasta; 1 tbsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp dried basil; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp sugar; 1/4 tsp ground cumin

Conquer picky eaters with this unbelievably creamy Cajun pasta! This recipe cleverly uses vegetarian chicken strips to create a dish so delicious, even meat-lovers won't suspect a thing. Inspired by a family who literally licked their plates clean, this 20-minute meal is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick, easy, and surprisingly satisfying. Discover the secret to flavorful vegetarian cooking that the whole family will adore!

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 488.3 kcal

Protein 24g

Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Vegetarian Chicken

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Vegetarian Chicken

1 lb vegetarian chicken strips
16 oz campanelle pasta
1 tbsp cajun seasoning
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cumin

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Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

84g

Carbs

16g

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