High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

25m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Cut 800g of chicken breast into small pieces.
  2. 2Season the chicken with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt & pepper, and 1 tsp oregano.
  3. 3Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the chicken.
  4. 4Spray a pan with oil and heat it on high heat.
  5. 5Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook.
  6. 6Add 1 medium onion to the pan and mix with the chicken.
  7. 7Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and mix well.
  8. 8Pour in 400g of chopped tomatoes.
  9. 9Add 275g of dry penne pasta to the pan.
  10. 10Pour 500ml of chicken stock into the pan.
  11. 11Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes.
  12. 12Remove the lid and stir the pasta.
  13. 13Add 150g of light cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated and creamy.
  14. 14Serve the creamy Cajun chicken pasta.

Ingredients

  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne
  • 1 tsp salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 275 g dry penne pasta
  • 500 ml chicken stock
  • 150 g light cream cheese

Equipment

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