Chicken Big Mamou on Pasta
Spice up your dinner routine with Chicken Big Mamou on Pasta, a bold and flavorful Cajun-inspired dish that’s perfect for a hearty, comforting meal. Tender, Cajun-seasoned chicken is seared to perfection before being simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce infused with the holy trinity of onion, bell pepper, and celery, along with aromatic herbs and a touch of heat from hot sauce. Served over a bed of linguine or spaghetti, this recipe delivers a satisfying blend of creamy, spicy, and savory notes in every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a simmering sauce that fills your kitchen with irresistible aromas, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or an elevated weekend treat. Don't forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a beautiful and zesty finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 medium (diced) Yellow onion
- 1 medium (diced) Green bell pepper
- 2 diced Celery stalks
- 4 cloves (minced) Garlic
- 28 ounces Canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 whole Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 12 ounces Pasta (linguine or spaghetti)
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, for garnish) Fresh parsley
Instructions
Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and toss them with Cajun seasoning in a large bowl.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, sauté the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery for 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, hot sauce, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and bring the sauce to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the pasta according to the package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain once done and set aside.
After the sauce has simmered, return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to warm the chicken and meld flavors.
Remove the bay leaf, then serve the Chicken Big Mamou sauce over the cooked pasta.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy your spicy Cajun dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 1169 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.5 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 919 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
