Cajun Wild Turkey Pasta
A Wild Turkey breast breaded and seasoned with Cajun flavors paired with a creamy Cajun pasta loaded with penne pasta, tomatoes, and a creamy Cajun sauce.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 Wild Turkey Breast
- 1 cup AP Flour
- 2 Large Eggs, Mixed with 1 tablespoon Water
- 1.5 cups Panko Breadcrumbs
- 2 Tablespoons Cajun Seasoning, Divided
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Large Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 1 Medium Onion, Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 16 ounce Penne pasta
- 3 cups Chicken broth
- 14.5 ounce can Petite Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Pound wild turkey breast to an even thickness (approximately 1/2 inch).
- Prepare three stations: 1 with the flour, the second station with the egg wash and the third with panko. Add onion powder, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning to the panko. Mix until even.
- Dredge the wild turkey breast into the three stations, starting with flour and ending in the breadcrumbs.
- Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a large deep skillet. Once hot, place the breaded wild turkey breast and cook for about 3 minutes each side, or until each side is golden brown. Remove from skillet and place into the oven until the temperature reads 165°F.
- Heat the oil over medium-high until the skillet is hot. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté just until the onion begins to soften
- Next, add the pasta, diced tomatoes (with the juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about ten minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, cream cheese and sour cream to the skillet, then stir until it has melted into the sauce. Top with chopped parsley and serve.
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