Cajun Chicken Pasta
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4.9
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
494 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Cajun Chicken Pasta
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This Cajun Chicken Pasta ticks ALL the boxes: quick, easy, delicious and slimming friendly! A simple chicken pasta recipe that the whole family will love - on the table in under 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 450 g (1 pound) skinless chicken breasts or skinless chicken thighs
- 3 garlic cloves , minced
- 1 onion , diced
- 400 g (14oz) tinned chopped tomatoes (canned chopped / crushed tomatoes) in their juice
- 200 g (7oz) butternut squash cut into small cubes
- 225 g (½ pound) dried penne pasta or similar pasta shapes
- 620 ml (2 ½ cups) chicken stock (broth) using a stock cube or canned
- 3 tbsp light cream cheese or cream cheese / heavy cream
- 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese plus extra to serve
- Small bunch fresh basil , chopped
- Salt and pepper to season to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes and put in a bowl. Add the Cajun seasoning, garlic granules and salt and mix together.
- Spray a large non-stick lidded pan with low calorie cooking spray. Add the chicken and pan fry over medium-high heat until lightly colored. The chicken doesn’t have to be cooked all the way through at this point.
- Add the minced garlic and onions to the pan and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- Add the butternut squash and chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
- Add the pasta and partially cover the pan, bringing to a boil.
- Set a timer for 12 minutes (or however long your pasta needs to cook) and continue to cook, stirring every couple of minutes. Cook until the pasta is cooked and liquid is slightly reduced. Check the squash is cooked through as well.
- Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese. Add the grated Parmesan and basil and stir to combine.
- Check the seasoning and add salt (if needed) and freshly ground pepper and serve.
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Notes
- Turn this recipe into a Chicken Pasta Bake
- A great way to use up leftovers - if you happen to have any… Preheat the oven to 190C/375F. Put the leftovers in a ceramic ovenproof dish, adding a little water or chicken stock.
- A great way to use up leftovers - if you happen to have any… Preheat the oven to
- 190C/375F.
- Put the leftovers in a ceramic ovenproof dish, adding a little water or chicken stock.
- Top with a little extra grated cheese - such as reduced fat mozzarella or cheddar and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden and pasta is heated through.
- Top with a little extra grated cheese - such as reduced fat mozzarella or cheddar and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and golden and pasta is heated through.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
845mg
(35%)
Potassium
1263mg
(36%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
6141IU
(123%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
132mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 845mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1263mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 6141IU | 123% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
69 reviews
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