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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

A satisfying family-friendly meal, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta will be ready in less than 30 minutes. With the perfect blend of spices, this deliciously creamy pasta will keep you coming back for more!
3
30 min
TOTAL TIME
643
CALORIES
$3.59
PER SERVING
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
16 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Salt
1/2 tsp salt
Cayenne Pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Onion
1 whole onion
chopped
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Heavy Cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
14 oz tinned chopped tomatoes
with their juice
Butternut Squash
7 oz butternut squash
cubed
Dried Penne Pasta
1/2 lbs dried penne pasta
Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
plus extra to serve
Garlic Powder
2 tsp garlic powder
Salt And Pepper
salt and pepper
to taste
Cajun Seasoning
2 tsp cajun seasoning
Fresh Basil
1 bunch fresh basil
chopped
Chicken Stock
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 lb skinless chicken breasts
Fresh Parsley
1 bunch fresh parsley
chopped
Directions
12 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and place them in a bowl.
2
Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the chicken, mixing well to coat.
3
Heat a large non-stick lidded pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.
4
Add the chicken and cook until it is lightly browned on all sides.
5
Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the pan, sautéing for a couple of minutes.
6
Stir in the cubed butternut squash and chopped tomatoes.
7
Pour in the chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
8
Add the penne pasta, partially cover the pan, and bring it to a boil. Set a timer for 12 minutes and cook the pasta, stirring occasionally.
9
Once the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced slightly, ensure that the butternut squash is also cooked through.
10
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring well.
11
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, and parsley, stirring to combine.
12
Taste the pasta, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper as needed. Serve with extra grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Health Info
Macros
64g
CARBS
26g
FAT
40g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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