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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

45 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
from @piyacooks_7 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken breast filletsMeat2 pieces
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • paprika (sweet or smoked)Spices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices1 g
  • onion powderSpices1 g
  • oregano (dried)Spices500 mg
  • thyme (dried)Spices500 mg
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • cayenne pepper (to taste)Spices1 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • butterDairy15 g
  • onion (small, diced)Produce1 piece
  • red bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy250 ml
  • bouillon powder (chicken broth)Pantry2 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices2 g
  • fresh spinachProduce30 g
  • Parmesan cheese (grated)Dairy50 g
  • Mozzarella cheese (grated)Dairy50 g
  • pastaGrains250 g
  • chili powder (for garnish)Spices1 g
  • fresh parsley (for garnish)Produce5 g

per serving

Nutrition

837kcal

Carbs
68 g
Proteins
43 g
Fat
43 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Stockpot
  • Kitchen thermometer

step by step

Method

  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.
    Step 1

  2. Sear the chicken

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

  4. Cook the pasta

    • Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
    Step 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.
    Step 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.
    Step 6
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