Creamy Cajun Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast, diced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 15-ounce can of chopped tomatoes
  • 2½ cups chicken stock
  • ½ pound penne pasta
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • ⅔ cup whipping cream
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped, to serve
Directions
  1. Heat up the oil in a large, deep pot over a medium-high heat, then add the chicken, and cook it for 2 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat slightly to medium, add the sliced onion and sliced red pepper, and sautée for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and softened.
  3. Add the garlic cloves and the Cajun seasoning, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Toss in the can of chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, penne pasta, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid, and allow the pasta to cook for 8 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
  5. When the pasta is al dente, add the lemon juice and the whipping cream, and allow everything to cook together for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of fresh parsley, and optional grated Parmesan.