One Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red peppers, chopped
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 200g butternut squash cut into very small cubes (1 cm max)
- 1L chicken stock
- 500g dried pasta
- 4 tbsp light cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley to serve
Preparation
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and put into a bowl. Add 1 tbsp olive oil, the Cajun seasoning and mix together. Set aside.
Add the second tbsp of olive oil to a large pan. Add the chicken and cook over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
If the pan looks too dry, add another teaspoon of olive oil. Add the onion and pepper to the pan and cook for five minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the browned chicken, butternut squash and chopped tomatoes and mix well.
Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Add the pasta, stir well to mix all the ingredients and bring to a boil. Partially cover and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, till the pasta is cooked and the liquid has reduced. Make sure you stir a couple of times during cooking.
Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese and parsley.
Check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
Tips
You can add more veggies for even more goodness, such as a couple of cups of peas.
