Connect's Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Jun 21, 2024

Connect's Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is a simple and delicious recipe that makes a crowd pleasing pasta dish. It’s creamy, smoky and the Cajun seasoning adds a little punch, perfect for weeknight dinners!

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

400g chicken breasts, chopped into large chunks

Salt & freshly ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, finely grated

2 tbsp Cajun seasoning

400g can chopped tomatoes

1 chicken stock cube

500g penne or another shaped pasta

150ml double cream

30g Parmesan, finely grated, plus extra to serve

½ lemon, juiced

Chopped parsley, to serve (optional)

Serves: 6

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large, shallow saucepan or deep frying pan over a medium heat, then add the chicken, season lightly and fry for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until just golden all over, no need to worry about it being cooked through at this stage.

Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 minutes more, then scatter over the Cajun seasoning and stir, so the chicken pieces are evenly coated. Tip in the tomatoes, a quarter of a can of water and the stock cube. Stir, then bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the pasta for a minute. Stir the cream into the chicken and continue to simmer gently. When the pasta is cooked, drain well and stir into chicken mixture. Finish cooking the pasta in the sauce over a low heat for 2 minutes, then stir in the Parmesan and lemon juice, and cook for 1 minute more. Serve the pasta straight from the pan, or tip into a large serving bowl. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and extra Parmesan.

Enjoy!

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