Ingredients for Spicy Cajun Pasta Like Tgi Fridays
- 1 (16 ounce) package fettuccine pasta
- approximately 2 to 2.5 cups Spicy Cajun Pasta Sauce (prepared from scratch)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken stock
- ½ cup V8 vegetable juice
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons cold water
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How to Make Spicy Cajun Pasta Like Tgi Fridays
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped bell pepper and sauté for another minute until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid reduces by half (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in V8 juice and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1-2 minutes).
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat. Heat through until thoroughly warmed.
- Serve the pasta on plates. Top with sliced or shredded chicken breast.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
15 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
18g
Carbs
22g
