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Easy DairyFree Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta

CASHEW CREAM CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA - DAIRY FREE!
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Whip up Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta dairyfree familyapproved This easy recipe from my Texas kitchen is pure comfort food My kids love this Get the recipe

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 pound pasta (penne, rotini, or fettuccine)
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until slightly tender.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) into the vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Remember to reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water.
  • Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a high-speed blender along with the vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the cashew cream sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. If the sauce is too thick, add a little of the reserved pasta water to thin it out.
  • Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Creamy, flavorful, and dairy-free Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta that the whole family will devour! A quick and easy weeknight meal that’s kid-approved and perfect for those with dairy sensitivities.

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