Low Sodium Dairy Free Cajun Chicken Pasta

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Low Sodium Dairy Free Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pasta

12 oz penne pasta
Barilla Gluten Free Penne Pasta, 12 oz Wild Harvest Penne Pasta, Organic 12 Oz Wild Harvest Penne Pasta, Organic, Whole Wheat 12 Oz
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1 tsp salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For the chicken

1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tbsp cajun seasoning, divided
2 tbsp olive oil, divided

For the sauce

1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook according to package directions until al dente, tender with a slight resistance at the center. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
2
Toss the chicken strips with 1 1/2 tbsp of the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.

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