Creamy Cajun chicken pasta

  • Time30 minutes
  • Serves4
  • CuisineAmerican
  • Per servingAbout 690 cal, 42g protein

Good for meal prep: this reheats well, so cook a double batch and you've got tomorrow's dinner too.

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Ingredients

  • 1¼ lb boneless chicken breasts
  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 oz parmesan
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

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Method

  1. Cook the penne. Season the sliced chicken with half the Cajun seasoning and sear until cooked; set aside.
  2. Saute the pepper and garlic, then add broth, cream and the rest of the seasoning; simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in parmesan, pasta and chicken.

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