Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun chicken pasta is spicy, aromatic, and delicious. Made with a combination of noodles, chicken, vegetables and spices, it resembles a truly Cajun style dish and lives up to its name.

Ingredients:

• 120g spaghetti noodles, cooked 2 pcs.
• boneless chicken breast cut in strips
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 small red and green bell pepper, julienne
• 1/2 cup bacon or ham, diced
• 1/2 cup button mushrooms
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
• 250 ml. all purpose cream
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste

For Cajun Marinade:

• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne powder
• salt and pepper

Method:

• Cook pasta noodles in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Marinate chicken with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne powder, salt and pepper. Mix well and let sit for at least 20 – 30 minutes.
• Melt butter in a pan. Pan fry bacon and chicken strips over medium-low heat until light brown on edges. Add in red and green bell peppers, stir and fry for 1 minute.
• Add in mushrooms and green onions. Stir and fry for a few minutes.
• Pour in and stir crushed tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-low heat. Pour in all purpose cream and season with salt and pepper. Stir together until well incorporated.
• Add in and toss the cooked pasta. Mix, until all, is well blended. Turn off the heat.
• Serve on a platter with grated cheddar cheese. Garnish with chopped parsley.