I have been working on perfecting the perfect healthy cajun chicken pasta recipe for a while now, plus this one is gluten-free too. Of course, it had to be husband-approved first. This is actually one of his favorite healthy dinner dishes. You can make this cajun pasta recipe with a store-bought cajun spice mix, or use my homemade cajun spice recipe below. Both are equally delicious.
This healthy 30-minute one-pot dinner idea is full of zest and flavor. There is plenty of lean protein from the chicken. A huge score for this recipe is how I replaced traditional cream with broth instead. Trust me, you won't miss it because you are adding either parmesan cheese or dairy-free parmesan cheese.
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💖 Why You'll Love This Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe?
- Quick Recipe - This healthy dinner recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare.
- High in Protein - This protein packed dinner contains 32 grams of protein per serving.
- Gluten-Free Recipe - Made with all gluten-free ingredients for a tasty pasta recipe that your entire family will enjoy.
⏰ Easy 30 Minute Meal
Plus, this meal can be made in only 30 minutes. How easy is that? Clean-up will be such a breeze after eating this delicious healthy cajun chicken pasta recipe. If you want to add some fresh spinach to mix in more nutrients, add this in during step 3. I love it both ways.
🧡 Learn How to Make a Cajun Chicken Pasta (Gluten-Free)
Learn how easy it is to make a Cajun chicken pasta dinner recipe that is also gluten-free.
📖 Recipe
Gluten-Free Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken, breast (Skinless, boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 ½ tablespoons cajun spice blend seasoning, homemade (See recipe below)
- 1 onion, white (Chopped)
- 1 bell pepper, red (Chopped)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Divided)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 4 cloves garlic, fresh (Minced)
- 2 whole tomatoes (Diced)
- 8 ounces pasta, gluten-free (Rotini or penne)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh
- ½ cup cheese, parmesan-style (Dairy-Free)
- 1 cup broth, chicken
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to your package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and cook the onions and peppers until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the chicken pieces and cajun seasoning.
- Brown the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, or until no longer pink inside. Add in one cup chicken broth and tomatoes. Bring to boil. Scrape up the brown bits on the bottom of the pan to add additional depth of flavor.
- Next, reduce the heat and add in the parmesan cheese, garlic, powder, and minced garlic. Cook until the sauce starts to thicken up, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the pasta and coat with the sauce. Toss in a pinch of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste. Top with fresh parsley and more parmesan cheese if desired.
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🧡 Learn How to Make a Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix Recipe
Below you will find the recipe for my homemade Cajun seasoning mix recipe. You can use this for many other recipes besides this healthy Cajun chicken recipe.
📖 Recipe
Homemade Cajun Seasoning Mix Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon oregano, dried
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons sea salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper, ground
Instructions
- Mix these spices together. Store in a mason jar until ready to use.
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