Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

27Min
4Servings
620Cal
MediumLevel
Spicy 3/5
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Equipment

pot
colander
pan
tongs
spatula
cutting board
plate

Ingredients

Main

chicken breast (sliced)

500 g

penne pasta

300 g

bell pepper (sliced)

1 piece

red onion (sliced)

1 piece

garlic (minced)

3 clove

olive oil

30 ml

heavy cream

200 ml

parmesan (grated)

50 g

Cajun seasoning

15 g

salt

3 g

black pepper

2 g

Instructions

1

Cook the pasta

Boil the penne pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente.

10 mintimer 10 min
2

Season and cook the chicken

Season the chicken slices generously with Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper, then cook in hot oil until golden and cooked through.

8 min180°Ctimer 8 min
Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if needed for best browning
3

Sauté vegetables

In the same pan, sauté sliced bell pepper, red onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant.

4 min160°Ctimer 4 min
4

Make the creamy Cajun sauce

Pour in the heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer and stir in grated parmesan until melted and sauce is thickened.

3 min90°Ctimer 3 min
Simmer gently; do not let the cream boil vigorously or it may split
5

Combine and serve

Return cooked pasta and chicken to the pan, toss everything together until well coated in the creamy Cajun sauce, then serve immediately.

2 min

Storage

Fridge: 2 days
Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or skillet over medium heat

Best enjoyed fresh. Cream sauce may separate after reheating.

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