Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and generously season with Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2Sear in a pan over medium-high heat until a nice crust forms.
  3. 3Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a baking sheet.
  4. 4Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
  5. 5Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  6. 6In the same pan, melt butter.
  7. 7Sauté the onions & bell pepper until softened.
  8. 8Deglaze with heavy cream and stir in the bouillon powder.
  9. 9Add Cajun seasoning & spinach and let it simmer briefly.
  10. 10Stir in Parmesan & Mozzarella until the sauce becomes creamy.
  11. 11Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
  12. 12Garnish with chili powder & fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breast fillets
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp bouillon powder (chicken broth)
  • 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 handful fresh spinach
  • 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 50 g Mozzarella cheese, grated
  • 250 g pasta
  • chili powder
  • fresh parsley

Equipment

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