Ingredients
3/4 cup raw cashews
12 oz. gluten free pasta
3 tbsp. olive oil (divided)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite sized pieces)
1/2 small small yellow onion (finely diced)
1/2 large large red pepper (thinly sliced)
1/2 large large yellow or orange pepper (thinly sliced)
3 garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp. tomato paste
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. smoked paprika
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
cayenne
2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 1/2 cup broth
2 tbsp. nutritional yeast
1 1/2 tsp. salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 tsp. black pepper (plus more to taste)
Parsley (to garnish)
Directions
- 1
Soak raw cashews in boiled water for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour.
- 2
Cook pasta according to package instructions and reserve 3/4 cup cooking water.
- 3
Mix together dried spices.
- 4
Cook chicken breast pieces with Cajun seasoning mix.
- 5
Sauté veggies until tender.
- 6
Add tomato paste and remaining Cajun seasoning.
- 7
Blend soaked cashews with broth, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper.
- 8
Combine cooked pasta, chicken, and cashew cream sauce.
- 9
Simmer and season to taste.