Hey there everyone! Today I'm sharing this delicious Cajun Chicken Pasta. This has by far been my favourite recipe yet. It's filled with so many flavours, creamy cheesy pasta, and juicy pieces of chicken. You definitely need to try this at home!
Video link: https://youtu.be/QDyUJmWgR94
Serving Size: 6 people
Chicken
Ingredients
5 Chicken Breasts; cubed
1 Tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 Tbsp Chilli Powder
1 Tbsp Cajun Spice
1 tsp Black Pepper
2 cloves Garlic; minced
1 tsp Salt
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/4 cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
Pasta
Ingredients
1 Brown Onion; diced
1 Yellow Pepper; diced
1 Tomato; diced
2 cloves Garlic; minced
1 Tbsp Tomato Paste
1 cup Pasta Water
1 cup Cream
1 Tbsp Paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp Cajun Spice
Chilli Flakes to taste
1 Chicken Stock Cube; crushed
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese; grated
500g Penne Pasta; cooked
Parsley; chopped
Steps
Begin by combining the cubed chicken breasts, smoked paprika, chilli powder, Cajun spice, black pepper, garlic, salt, lemon juice and yogurt in a bowl.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Fry the chicken in the olive oil until golden brown and fully cooked, 5-7 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pan and fry the diced onion, yellow pepper, tomato and garlic in the remaining oil, until translucent.
Add in the tomato paste and fry 2-3 minutes.
Add in the pasta water, cream, paprika, Cajun spice, chilli flakes and crushed chicken stock cube and combine well.
Add in the mozzarella cheese until fully melted.
Add in the cooked pasta and chicken and combine.
Finish with chopped parsley and enjoy!
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