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Cajun Honey Chicken & Cheesy Garlic Pasta
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Cajun Honey Chicken & Cheesy Garlic Pasta

55 minServes 4Nutri-Score D€€
from @poggiolieats4 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat700 g
  • olive oil (divided)Pantry30 ml
  • Cajun seasoningSpices20 g
  • honeyPantry30 ml
  • roasted garlic butterDairy50 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • chicken brothPantry500 ml
  • evaporated milkDairy350 ml
  • pasta shellsGrains350 g
  • heavy creamDairy200 ml
  • cheddar (shredded)Dairy120 g
  • Monterey Jack (shredded)Dairy120 g
  • American cheeseDairy80 g
  • bacon (cooked, crumbled)Meat150 g
  • fresh parsley (chopped)Produce15 g
  • Parmesan (grated)Dairy60 g

per serving

Nutrition

963kcal

Carbs
75 g
Proteins
59 g
Fat
48 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Toss the diced chicken with olive oil, Cajun seasoning and honey.
    • Let marinate in the fridge.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat olive oil in a large pan and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside.
    Step 2

  3. Build the garlic base

    • Melt the roasted garlic butter in the same pan and add plenty of garlic.
    • Cook until fragrant, then add the chicken broth and evaporated milk.
    • Bring to a simmer.
    Step 3

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Add the pasta shells and cook, stirring frequently, until tender.
    Step 4

  5. Make it creamy

    • Lower the heat and add the heavy cream.
    • Once slightly thickened, turn the heat to low and stir in the cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan and American cheese until smooth and creamy.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and plate

    • Mix in some of the chicken, bacon and parsley.
    • Plate and top with the remaining chicken, bacon and parsley.
    Step 6
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