Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Very easy
Hannah
Hannah

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

4 minutesPrep time

24 minutesCook time

648 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Heavy cream

1/4 cup

Heavy cream

Pasta (penne)

2.5 oz

Pasta (penne)

Bell pepper (assorted)

1/2

Bell pepper (assorted)

Cajun seasoning

1/2 tbsp

Cajun seasoning

Tomato paste

1 tbsp

Tomato paste

Green onion (scallions)

1

Green onion (scallions)

Utensils

Knife, Stovetop, Frying pan

recipe

  • Step 1
    Wash the pepper, remove the seeds & slice.
  • Step 2
    Wash & thinly slice the green onion. Separate the light green & white pieces from the darker green.
  • Step 3
    Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast with half of the cajun seasoning. Add the chicken & cook undisturbed for 5-8 min. Flip & cook for another 5-8 min or until the chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board.
  • Step 4
    To the same pan, add another drizzle of oil, the lighter slices of green onion & the sliced bell peppers. Season the vegetables with the remaining cajun seasoning. Sauté for 3-4 min on medium heat until softened.
  • Step 5
    Add the tomato paste & cook for 1 min until it browns slightly.
  • Step 6
    Add the pasta & enough water to fully cover the pasta & vegetables. Season with salt & bring the water to a boil. Lower to a simmer & cook the pasta for 8 min, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, slice the chicken.
  • Step 8
    Add the heavy cream to the pasta. Stir & cook for 1 min until the sauce has thickened. Top with the remaining green onion slices.
  • Step 9
    Add the sliced chicken, serve & enjoy!