Description
A flavorful, high-protein pasta dish perfect for weekly meal preparation, featuring a creamy Cajun sauce and tender chicken.
Ingredients
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- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion, diced
- 200g mushrooms, sliced
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- 500g chicken breast, diced
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 500g pasta
- 500ml chicken stock
- 100g light cream cheese
- Chopped chives to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the red onion, mushrooms, and pepper strips and cook for a few minutes until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add a little more olive oil to the pan if needed, then add your chicken pieces. Fry until completely cooked through and no longer pink.
- Return the vegetables to the pan along with the Cajun seasoning and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Add the pasta and chicken stock. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir through the cream cheese to create a thick, creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately garnished with chopped chives or portion for later meals.
Notes
- This dish keeps well for lunches throughout the week.
- You can adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your preference for spice.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 100
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