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Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • pastaGrains300 g
  • chicken breast (cut into strips)Meat400 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices15 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy20 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy40 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepperSpices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

519kcal

Carbs
59 g
Proteins
29 g
Fat
19 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stovetop
  • Frying pan
  • Stockpot
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring salted water to a boil in a stockpot.
    • Cook the pasta until al dente, then drain.
    Step 1
  2. Season and sear the chicken

    • Toss the chicken strips with the Cajun seasoning.
    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and sear the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    Step 2
  3. Build the sauce

    • Add the butter, garlic and bell pepper to the pan and cook until softened.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently.
    • Stir in the parmesan, salt and black pepper.
    Step 3
  4. Combine and serve

    • Add the drained pasta to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.
    • Serve hot with extra parmesan.
    Step 4