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Cashew Cream Cajun Chicken Pasta - Dairy Free!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A creamy, dairy-free Cajun chicken pasta with a rich cashew sauce and vibrant peppers, perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Dairy-Free Cashew Cream

  • 3/4 cup raw cashews (soaked for at least 30 minutes)
  • 12 ounces gluten free pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 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 cayenne (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning (can replace onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, paprika, thyme)
  • 1 1/2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

Parsley

Instructions 

  • Soak cashews in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain, reserving 3/4 cup of water.
  • Cook chicken with Cajun seasoning until cooked through; set aside.
  • Sauté vegetables for 3-4 minutes, then add spices and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
  • Blend soaked cashews with reserved water until smooth, then add to the skillet with cooked pasta and chicken. Simmer until sauce thickens, adding more broth or water as needed.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency and enhance flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, pasta, Vegan