Cajun Chicken Pasta w/ Applesauce Cups

Serving Size: 6

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Cajun Chicken Pasta w/ Applesauce Cups

Description

Bowtie pasta topped with an easy Cajun chicken and vegetable medley in a delicious creamy sauce served with a side of applesauce. Main Dish: Calories:861, Saturated Fat: 31g, Trans Fat: 0g, Carbohydrates:54g, Protein:39g, Sugars:2g, Sodium:1421mg Side Dish: Calories:90, Saturated Fat:0g,Trans Fat: 0g, Carbohydrates:24g, Protein:0g, Sugars:22g, Sodium:0g

Meal Type

Quick

Dietary Preferences

No Preference

Ingredients

  • 24 oz Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers
  • 15 Mushrooms
  • 2 1/4 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
  • 1 1/2 pints Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3/4 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp Onion Powder
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 gallon-sized Ziploc Bag
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Salt – to be used in pasta water
  • 16 oz Farfalle Pasta
  • 6 Unsweetened Applesauce Cups

Takes to prepare.

Takes to cook.

Takes 30 Minutes total.

Instructions

  1. Fill a stock pot half way full with water over high heat.
  2. Rinse mushrooms & bell pepper(s). Cut ends off the mushroom stems & slice. Cut stems off bell pepper(s), remove the inner core & seeds and then dice into bite size pieces.
  3. Remove any fat from chicken & dice into bite size pieces. Add chicken & creole seasoning to a gallon zipper bag. Work seasoning around until chicken is evenly coated. Add olive oil to your largest frying pan (that has a lid) over medium heat.
  4. Once water is boiling, add pasta & salt.
  5. Take chicken from the bag & place into frying pan, cooking and stirring for about 3 minutes to brown the chicken. Stir pasta.
  6. Once browned, add diced bell pepper. Stir, cover with a lid and cook for 3 min. Add sliced mushrooms, stir, and cook for another 3 min. Stir pasta again.
  7. Ensure chicken is cooked by cutting into a large piece & ensuring juices run clear. Add cream to chicken & veggies along w/ onion powder & Italian seasoning. Heat through (without a lid), over medium heat.
  8. Drain noodles. Add to chicken & sauce. Top with parmesan cheese & stir to combine. Simmer for one min., stirring often. Serve with apple sauce cups & enjoy!