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Cajun Chicken Pasta
Bakeanna

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Treat yourself with the simplicity and speed of our pasta with Cajun chicken Cream - a perfect choice for the fast days of the week. The roasted chicken breasts meet the soft pasta, marinating in a soft Cajun chicken sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 SERVINGS
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g pasta
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 3 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/2 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tsp chicken bouillon
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Begin by bringing a generously salted pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and the chicken bouillon and follow the instructions on the package for cooking time. Before draining, remember to save at least 1/2 cup of the pasta cooking water.
  2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken breast with cajun, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika and dried parsley.
  3. On a medium high heat, add some olive oil and start cooking the chicken on both sides. After it is done, set it aside.
  4. In the same pan, add some butter, diced onions, diced pepper, tomatoes, garlic and cook them for a bit.
  5. Add some heavy cream, chicken bouillon, Cajun spice, Parmesan cheese and let it simmer for 10 mins.
  6. Add your cooked penne pasta to this sauce and top your pasta with the grilled chicken.
  7. Enjoy while warm!