Description
Cajun Chicken Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table in just one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and zesty spices, all enveloped in a creamy sauce that clings to each bite of pasta. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on enjoying this delicious meal with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner solution or a dish to impress your guests, this Cajun Chicken Pasta is sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp Olive oil
- 500 g Chicken breasts (Skinless and boneless, cut into chunks)
- 3 tbsp Cajun spice mix
- 1 Onion
- 3 Cloves of garlic
- 2 Green peppers (large, deseeded and chopped)
- 3 Sticks of celery (trimmed and cut into small pieces)
- 250 g Dried pasta
- 750 ml Vegetable stock
- 400 g Tin of tomatoes
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 100 g Cream cheese
- Basil to garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken chunks seasoned with half of the Cajun spice mix. Cook for 5 minutes until starting to brown.
- Stir in diced onions, minced garlic, chopped green peppers, celery, and remaining Cajun spice mix. Sauté for another 5-10 minutes until vegetables are softened.
- Add dried pasta, vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook according to pasta package instructions (10-13 minutes).
- Once the pasta is al dente, remove from heat and stir in cream cheese until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg