Description
Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta – Dairy Free! is a delightful and creamy twist on traditional pasta dishes. This vibrant recipe features tender chicken and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a luscious cashew cream sauce infused with zesty Cajun spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dairy-free and gluten-free meal offers a satisfying comfort food experience without sacrificing flavor. With every bite, you’ll enjoy a harmony of rich, spicy notes that make this dish a crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 12 ounces gluten-free pasta
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 large red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 large yellow or orange pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- Pinch or two of cayenne (optional)
- Parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Soak cashews in boiled water for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions; reserve some cooking water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook chicken pieces until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic in the same skillet until tender.
- Blend soaked cashews with broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta, chicken, sautéed vegetables, and cashew cream sauce in the skillet; simmer gently.
- Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed; season to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg