Cajun Chicken Pasta (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
12 oz of penne pasta
02 -
1 lb of chicken breast, diced into bite-sized chunks
→ Sauce
03 -
A 14.5-ounce can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
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1 cup of heavy cream for whipping
→ Seasonings
05 -
A tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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A teaspoon of Cajun spices
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Half a teaspoon of salt
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2 tablespoons of olive oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Start by heating up 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a big pan over medium heat. Sprinkle the chicken chunks with pepper and salt, then cook for about 10-12 minutes until browned.
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Stir in Cajun spices and the diced tomatoes with the chicken. Let it all cook without a cover for another 3-5 minutes and bring it to a light simmer.
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Mix in the heavy cream and let it heat up for a minute or two. Then toss in the penne and finish off by sprinkling parsley on top before digging in.
# Notes:
01 -
Keep any extras in a container with a lid for up to a week in the fridge.