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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
25m
Serves 4
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High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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25m
Serves 4
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Directions
1
Cut 800g of chicken breast into small pieces.
2
Season the chicken with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt & pepper, and 1 tsp oregano.
3
Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the chicken.
4
Spray a pan with oil and heat it on high heat.
5
Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook.
6
Add 1 medium onion to the pan and mix with the chicken.
7
Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and mix well.
8
Pour in 400g of chopped tomatoes.
9
Add 275g of dry penne pasta to the pan.
10
Pour 500ml of chicken stock into the pan.
11
Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes.
12
Remove the lid and stir the pasta.
13
Add 150g of light cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated and creamy.
14
Serve the creamy Cajun chicken pasta.
Ingredients
800 g chicken breast
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
0.5 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt & pepper
1 tsp oregano
1 medium onion
2 cloves garlic
400 g chopped tomatoes
275 g dry penne pasta
500 ml chicken stock
150 g light cream cheese
Equipment
pan
spatula
container
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