Cajun Chicken Pasta Preparation

Bring on the heat with this zesty blend of lemon, parsley, and Cajun seasoning. *Milder spice available upon request

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Cajun Chicken Pasta Preparation

Included Ingredients

Chicken, lemon, tomatoes, tomato, cheese, salt, seasonings.

Groceries Needed

  • Low-fat or Greek cream cheese
  • Fresh tomato
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Pasta of choice

Optional Additions

  • Garlic (for stronger flavor)
  • Cajun seasoning (for stronger flavor)

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the cooking instructions below.

Serve: Serve over pasta of choice. Top with fresh diced tomatoes and parmesan cheese.

Alternate Serving Suggestions:

Cajun Chicken Tacos

Cajun Chicken Baked Skillet

Low Carb Serving Option:

Serve with zucchini or butternut squash ribbons or spaghetti squash noodles instead of pasta.

Small

Meals feed 3

Oven

Thaw meal in refrigerator overnight. When thawed, place in ovenproof baking dish, cover and bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 F. Dice or shred chicken and place in a medium skillet with sauce over medium heat. Add cream cheese and pasta and stir until cream cheese is melted.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 20 minutes, natural pressure release or to an internal temperature of 165 F. May add up to 1/4 cup of liquid before cooking to bring up to pressure. Shred chicken and return to juice. Switch to sauté setting and add 2 oz cream cheese. Stir until heated through and cream cheese is melted.

Slow Cooker

Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 3-4 hours or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove chicken and shred. Add 2 oz cream cheese to juice and stir until melted. Add chicken back to juice and simmer for 10-15 more minutes.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | ½-1 tsp

Cajun Seasoning | ½ Tbsp

Medium

Meals feed 6

Slow Cooker

Cook on low 3-4 hours, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Remove chicken and shred. Add 4 oz cream cheese to juice and stir until melted. Add chicken back to juice and simmer for 10-15 more minutes.

Pressure Cooker

Cook on manual for 30 minutes, or to an internal temperature of 165° F. Natural pressure release. May add 1⁄4 cup liquid before cooking to bring up to pressure. Shred chicken and return to juice. Switch to sauté setting and add 4 oz cream cheese. Stir until melted.

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Garlic | 1-2 tsp

Cajun Seasoning | 1 Tbsp

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 5 oz
227 Calories | 5g Total Fat | 7g Carbs | 2g Fiber | 37g Protein | 3g Sugars | 2g Sat. Fat | 888mg Sodium

Allergens: Dairy. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

Nutrition Facts and allergen data apply to standard recipes only and do not reflect allergy substitutions or customer-provided ingredients.

The above Nutrition Facts refer to meals prepared at in-person classes and may slightly differ from delivered meals. Please refer to the label on the meal for the most accurate nutrition information.