One Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Cajun Pasta

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Do you have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Then give it another life with this One Pot Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Cajun Pasta. Creamy pasta, with a hint of heat, is loaded with turkey, mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Course Pasta

Cuisine American, Cajun

Servings

Calories 1557 kcal

Equipment

Dutch Oven

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
3 garlic minced
¼ onion diced
8 oz mushrooms sliced
3 cups chicken broth
16 oz linguine
2 cups shredded turkey cooked
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes
½ cup sour cream

Cajun Seasoning

2 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp thyme
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt the butter in the Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the garlic, onion and mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes.
2 tbsp butter, 3 garlic, ¼ onion, 8 oz mushrooms
Add all of the Cajun Seasoning spices to the vegetable mixture.
2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, ½ tsp thyme, salt & pepper
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer (you may need to slightly increase the heat).
3 cups chicken broth
Add the linguine and turkey. Simmer until the noodles are al dente (about 8-10 minutes).
16 oz linguine, 2 cups shredded turkey
Add in the sun dried tomatoes and stir in the sour cream. Serve warm and enjoy!
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes

Nutrition

Calories: 1557kcalCarbohydrates: 249.3gProtein: 60.3gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 21.8gCholesterol: 282mgSodium: 923mgPotassium: 3298mgFiber: 36.9gSugar: 19.2gCalcium: 807mg

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