Easy, Healthy Cajun Chicken Pasta

15m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cube 300g of chicken breast and place in a baking dish.
  2. 2Add 1 tsp of olive oil, 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper, 1 tsp of paprika, 2 tsp of cajun seasoning and a squeeze of half a lime to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix well and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes.
  4. 4In a blender, combine 1 cup of any milk, 2 tbsp of light cream cheese, 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp of cajun seasoning, salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Blend until smooth.
  6. 6Pour the sauce into a frying pan and add 1/4 cup of pasta water and cook until it thickens.
  7. 7Add the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
  8. 8Mix well.

Ingredients

  • 300 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 lime
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp light cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper
  • 0.25 cup pasta water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 portion pasta

Equipment

baking dishfrying panblender