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Cajun chcken pasta topped with parmesan. Made with a hoemmade cajun seasoning

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun Chicken Pasta has bold flavours with a chilli kickand takes inspiration from the rich traditions of Cajun cuisine.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Calories: 553
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Chicken Breast
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • Juice of 2 Lemons
  • 2 Tbsp of Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Large White Onion Diced
  • 3 Stricks of Celery Diced
  • 2 Green Peppers Diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Crushed
  • 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
  • 200 ml Chicken Stock
  • 300 g Penne Pasta preferably Wholemeal
  • 80 g Cream Cheese
  • Parmesan to Finish
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped to Finish

Method
 

  1. Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and Cajun seasoning together. Toss the diced chicken through the marinade and leave to marinade for at least 20 minutes.
  2. In a casserole dish, sauté the chicken pieces over medium heat until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add the onion, celery, and peppers. Cook for 8-10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, and chicken stock when the vegetables have softened. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened, at least 10 minutes.
  5. While the sauce simmers away, bring a pan of salted water to the boil. Add the pasta and cook for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. When the sauce has thickened, stir in the cream cheese. Then, stir the chicken and pasta through the sauce.
  7. Spoon the pasta into pasta bowls and sprinkle with the parmesan and fresh parsley.