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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Hoofdgerecht

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

45 minVoor 3Nutri-Score C€€
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wat je nodig hebt

Ingrediënten

3 personen
  • chicken breast filletsVlees2 stukken
  • olive oilVoorraadkast30 ml
  • paprika (sweet or smoked)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • garlic powderKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • onion powderKruiden en specerijen1 g
  • oregano (dried)Kruiden en specerijen500 mg
  • thyme (dried)Kruiden en specerijen500 mg
  • black pepper (ground)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • cayenne pepper (to taste)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • saltKruiden en specerijen3 g
  • butterZuivel15 g
  • onion (small, diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • red bell pepper (diced)Groente en fruit1 stuk
  • heavy creamZuivel250 ml
  • bouillon powder (chicken broth)Voorraadkast2 g
  • Cajun seasoningKruiden en specerijen2 g
  • fresh spinachGroente en fruit30 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Zuivel50 g
  • Mozzarella cheese (grated)Zuivel50 g
  • pastaGranen250 g
  • chili powder (for garnish)Kruiden en specerijen1 g
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)Groente en fruit5 g

per portie

Voedingswaarden

837kcal

Koolhydraten
68 g
Eiwitten
43 g
Vetten
43 g
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wat je gebruikt

Keukengerei

  • Koekenpan
  • Bakplaat
  • Oven
  • Soeppan
  • Keukenthermometer

stap voor stap

Bereiding

  1. Season the chicken

    • Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil.
    • Mix the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, thyme, black pepper, cayenne pepper and salt, then generously season the chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
    Stap 1
  2. Sear the chicken

    • Sear the chicken in a pan over medium-high heat until a nice crust forms.
    Stap 2
  3. Bake the chicken

    • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet.
    • Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until it reaches an internal temperature of 74 °C.
    • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
    Stap 3
  4. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
    Stap 4
  5. Make the creamy Cajun sauce

    • In the same pan, melt the butter.
    • Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
    • Deglaze with the heavy cream and stir in the bouillon powder.
    • Add the Cajun seasoning and spinach and let it simmer briefly.
    • Stir in the Parmesan and Mozzarella until the sauce becomes creamy.
    Stap 5
  6. Combine and garnish

    • Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
    • Slice the chicken and serve on top.
    • Garnish with chili powder and fresh parsley.
    Stap 6