Cajun Chicken Pasta – One Bite and You’re Hooked

• συνολικός χρόνος: 19 minutes

Υλικά

For the Chicken:

2 chicken breast fillets

2 tbsp olive oil

Cajun seasoning:

1 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp oregano

½ tsp thyme

½ tsp black pepper

½ tsp cayenne pepper (to taste)

½ tsp salt

For the Sauce:

1 tbsp butter

1 small onion, diced

1 red bell pepper, diced

250 ml heavy cream

½ 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

For Garnishing:

Chili powder

Fresh parsley

Preparing & Cooking the Chicken:

Οδηγίες

Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil and generously season with Cajun seasoning.

Sear in a pan over medium-high heat for about 2–3 minutes per side until a nice crust forms.

Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a baking sheet.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 12–15 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.

Making the Creamy Cajun Sauce:

In the same pan, melt 1 tbsp butter.

Sauté the onions & bell pepper until softened.

Deglaze with heavy cream and stir in the bouillon powder.

Add Cajun seasoning & spinach and let it simmer briefly.

Stir in Parmesan & Mozzarella until the sauce becomes creamy.

Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.

Final Touch

Garnish with chili powder & fresh parsley.