# Easy, Healthy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun Chicken Pasta is packed with flavor, high in protein and lower in calories!

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Cube 300g of chicken breast and place in a baking dish.
2. Add 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. Mix well and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes.
4. In 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. Blend until smooth.
6. Pour the sauce into a frying pan and add 1/4 cup of pasta water and cook until it thickens.
7. Add the cooked pasta, chicken, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
8. Mix well.

## Equipment

- baking dish
- frying pan
- blender

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19phQYgPnn/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/1ade079f-9974-49ce-9ef2-7c5e8748c3e5
- Extracted: 2025-01-26

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