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Spicy cajun chicken pasta

Spicy Creamy Cajun Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken thighs cubed
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp cayenne
  • 12 oz penne
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan grated

Method
 

  1. Toss the chicken with Cajun seasoning and cayenne.
  2. Sear the chicken in olive oil over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, then remove.
  3. Cook the penne in salted water until al dente and drain.
  4. In the same skillet, stir together the heavy cream, tomato sauce, and hot sauce; simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the Parmesan until melted, then return the chicken and pasta and toss to coat.

Notes

Start with half the cayenne if you're spice-shy; you can always add more.