Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 400g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1 tbsp vegetable or olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely sliced; 1 red pepper, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 500ml chicken stock; 300g dried penne or fusilli; 150ml double cream; 50g mature Cheddar, grated; 2 spring onions, sliced; Salt and black pepper; Chopped parsley, to serve

Method

10 mins prep25 mins cook35 mins total

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Season the chicken with half the Cajun seasoning and cook for 5–6 minutes, turning regularly, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and remaining Cajun seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock and pasta. Stir well, bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 12–15 minutes, stirring often, until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the cream and Cheddar. Cook for 2–3 minutes until hot and glossy. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
Taste, season if needed and scatter with spring onions and parsley. Serve immediately.