Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Marinade & Chicken
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 pcs Chicken Breasts (200-250g each)
Vegetables & Sauce
- 3.5 oz Button Mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
- 2 small Peppers (cored & diced (red and green))
- 2 cloves Garlic (finely diced)
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup Chicken Stock
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (at room temp)
- 10.5 oz Penne Pasta
- 1.7 oz Parmesan (plus extra to serve)
- 1 heaped tbsp Fresh Parsley (finely diced)
Additional Seasoning
- to taste Salt & Black Pepper
- as needed Olive Oil
- optional Lime Juice (to serve)
Instructions
- Marinate chicken: Mix lime juice, oil, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Coat chicken and refrigerate for 2 hours or until ready.
- Cook chicken: Bring to room temperature, then fry in a pan until lightly charred and cooked through. Rest and slice into strips.
- Sauté vegetables and make sauce: Fry mushrooms, onion, peppers, and garlic. Add Cajun seasoning, butter, chicken stock, and cream. Simmer until thickened (~10 mins).
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- Combine: Add Parmesan and parsley to sauce, season, then toss with pasta and chicken. Thin with reserved pasta water if needed.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional Parmesan and parsley, and a squeeze of lime before serving.