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Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta (30 Minutes)

This creamy and spicy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delicious, quick, and easy meal perfect for any night of the week. With tender chicken, a flavourful sauce, and a hint of lemon, this dish is sure to become a family favourite.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Deborah Rainford
Cost: £4.12 per recipe / £1.03 per portion

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Cajun spice, divided
  • 300 g (⅔ lb) chicken breast or thighs, boneless, skinless
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 400 g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
  • 150-200 ml (¾ cups) single cream (heavy cream)
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 300 g (⅔ lb) penne or any pasta
  • ½ bunch of coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • 25 g (¼ cups) parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

  • Chop the chicken into 2.5 cm cubes and toss with 2 tablespoons of Cajun spice.
  • Heat the oil in a high-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Make the Sauce:

  • In the same skillet, add the garlic and onion. Sauté gently until the garlic is fragrant and the onion is translucent. Add a splash of water if needed to deglaze the pan.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and the remaining tablespoon of Cajun spice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Finish the Sauce:

  • Pour in the cream and stir well. Add half of the lemon juice and taste. Add the remaining lemon juice if you prefer a brighter sauce.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and cook until heated through.

Combine with Pasta:

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and add to the sauce, stirring well to coat the pasta evenly.
  • Mix in the chopped coriander.

Serve:

  • Serve the pasta topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • For a more luxurious sauce, substitute single cream with 100 g of low-fat or regular cream cheese, allowing it to melt into the tomato sauce.
  • If using fresh pasta, cook the noodles in the sauce for 4 minutes. For dried pasta, cook separately according to the package instructions.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3147IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 3mg
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