Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Love food with a bit of a kick? This creamy cajun chicken pasta will give you that, plus it’s a great comfort food meal for those cosy nights in! You can easily make this recipe vegetarian if you wish, simply replace the chicken with a meat alternative such as Quorn pieces!

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Comforting Carbs

I actually created this recipe in the summer, however just knew that it would make the perfect winter warmer! There’s not much better than sitting in on a cold evening, fire on & eating a big bowl of pasta in front of the TV! This recipe is absolutely perfect for this, keeping you feeling full and satisfied!

I used conchiglie pasta in this particular recipe, however any type of pasta will be fine! I think tagliatelle would be so delicious for this as well! Personally, as much as I like tagliatelle and spaghetti, I always manage to slop it down my front by the time I’ve finished, so I tend to stick to the smaller shaped pasta! I think I need a bib!

Seasoning

I can’t stress enough how important the seasoning is for this recipe! Without it, you’re basically just making cream cheese and pasta, and that’s not nearly as delicious as a cajun kick now is it!! Not to worry though, I’ve got you on this one.. the JD Seasonings have seasonings that are specifically mixed for the meals you love! For this recipe, I used the Cajun seasoning! You can use the code JESSGETS20 to get 20% off their whole website!

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*Calorific values may change depending on brand of food used*

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Recipe by The Slice of Jess
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

642

kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 x Chicken Breasts

  • 400g Mushrooms, chopped

  • 180g Light Cream Cheese

  • 2tbsp Garlic Puree

  • 2tbsp Tomato Puree

  • 1tbsp Cajun Seasoning (use code JESSGETS20 for 20% off JD Seasonings)

  • 1tbsp Paprika

  • 350g Uncooked Pasta

  • 100g Grated Mozzarella

  • 350ml Chicken Stock

Directions

  • Bring a pan of water to boil and add in your pasta. Cook for about 20 minutes, until soft.
  • Meanwhile, chop your chicken breasts into chunks and fry in a large pan with spray oil until browned.
  • Add in your mushrooms, garlic, tomato puree, cajun seasoning, paprika & chicken stock. Mix so that the chicken is coated.
  • Add in your pasta and cream cheese, then mix in until it has all melted and you’re left with a creamy consistency.
  • Stir in the grated mozzarella last until it’s melted & stringy.
  • Serve into 4 portions, share with family/friends or keep & freeze for another day!