Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2¼ tsp Salt; 11½ oz Penne; 1¼ lb Chicken Breast; 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 Bell Peppers; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour; 1¼ cups Milk; 1½ oz Parmesan

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Penne, Cajun-spiced chicken, and bell peppers are tossed in a creamy sauce. The sauce cooks in one skillet while the pasta boils, making dinner ready in about 35 minutes.

Total: 35 min; 10 prep · 25 cook
Serves: 4; Scale it below
Calories: 650; kcal per serving
Protein: 52g; per serving

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Penne with Cajun-spiced chicken and sliced bell peppers in a creamy sauce.

35 min

Method

6 steps 10 min prep · 25 min cook

Prep

Step 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add most of the Salt and the Penne; cook until just tender, following the package time, about 11 minutes. Drain, reserving some pasta water.
Step 2. Meanwhile, toss the Chicken Breast with the Cajun Seasoning and the rest of the Salt. If the seasoning contains salt, omit the added salt.

Cook

Step 3. Heat half the Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and no longer pink inside, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 4. Add the rest of the Olive Oil and the Bell Pepper to the skillet. Cook over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the Garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Step 5. Stir in the All-Purpose Flour, then gradually stir in the Milk. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce lightly coats a spoon, about 3 minutes.

Finish & serve

Step 6. Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet. Toss in the drained pasta and Parmesan over low heat until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Loosen with reserved pasta water as needed and serve.

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Tips

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Check the chicken with an instant-read thermometer; it should reach 165°F in the center.

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Use gluten-free penne and cornstarch in place of the flour for a gluten-free dinner.

Leftovers

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of milk.

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