Dinner

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy Cajun-seasoned chicken in a creamy, peppery sauce with penne. A restaurant favourite.

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
Level
Easy
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Cajun Chicken Pasta
Photo: Pixzolo Photography on Unsplash

This dish is quick, filling and full of flavour. Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your taste.

Peppers and spring onions add colour and crunch.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

30 min total · approx. 640 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Servings 4

Method

  1. Toss the chicken in the Cajun seasoning and fry in the oil for 6 minutes. Remove.
  2. Cook the pepper for 3 minutes, add the garlic, then the cream.
  3. Simmer for 3 minutes and stir in the Parmesan.
  4. Cook the pasta and toss with the sauce and chicken. Scatter with spring onions.
Cook's noteUse half cream and half milk for a lighter version.

Calories are an estimate per serving. Diet tags are a guide only: always check ingredient labels for allergens, and see our food safety note.