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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

35 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @yarindanieli43 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • farfalle pasta (or penne/rigatoni)Grains350 g
  • chicken breast (cut into strips)Meat500 g
  • Cajun seasoningSpices20 g
  • olive oilPantry30 ml
  • butterDairy30 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • bell pepper (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • heavy creamDairy240 ml
  • parmesan (grated)Dairy50 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

646kcal

Carbs
66 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the pasta

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Cook the farfalle until al dente, then drain, reserving a little pasta water.
    Step 1

  2. Season the chicken

    • Pat the chicken strips dry and toss them with the Cajun seasoning until well coated.
    Step 2

  3. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
    Step 3

  4. Build the sauce

    • Melt the butter in the same pan and sauté the bell pepper until softened.
    • Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
    • Pour in the cream and simmer gently, then stir in the parmesan until smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Combine and serve

    • Return the chicken to the pan with the drained pasta and toss to coat, loosening with pasta water if needed.
    • Season with salt and black pepper and serve hot.
    Step 5
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