Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta – Dairy Free!
A creamy cajun chicken pasta that's dairy free and gluten free, perfect for any night of the week.
Equipment
- large pot
- Large skillet
- blender
- heat proof bowl
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Nuts and Grains
- ¾ cup raw cashews soaked in water
- 12 ounces gluten free pasta
Proteins
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
Vegetables
- ½ small yellow onion finely diced
- ½ large red pepper thinly sliced
- ½ large yellow or orange pepper thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- cayenne pinch or two (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning instead of onion and garlic powders
Liquids
- 1 ½ cups broth chicken or vegetable broth both work well
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
Garnish
- Parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Soak raw cashews in a heat proof bowl with just boiled water for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
- In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to boil for the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Reserve about ¾ cup of cooking water, drain and set aside.
- Mix together onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, smoked paprika, thyme, and cayenne in a small bowl.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken breast pieces, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning mix, and cook until done. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet with onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Add tomato paste and remaining Cajun seasoning. Cook for another minute until aromatic.
- Drain soaked cashews and blend with broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Return skillet to medium low heat. Add pasta, chicken, and cashew cream sauce. Stir to combine and simmer, adding reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with parsley if desired and serve!
Notes
Refrigerator: This dish keeps for 4-5 days in a sealed container. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes. To re-heat, warm the pasta on low and add liquid to reach desired consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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