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