When it comes to quick & delicious meal prep, this one’s a winner.
This Cajun chicken pasta is a super-tasty way to pack in the protein. Made with a rich, creamy sauce and a healthy serving of veggies, it’s a great balanced meal to keep you full and feeling good all afternoon.
Plus, it’s easy to make up in a big batch so that you’re sorted for the week ahead. What more could you want?
Serves 5
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 200g mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 red pepper (sliced)
- 500g chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 500g pasta
- 500ml chicken stock
- 100g light cream cheese
- Chopped chives to garnish
Method
- First, heat the olive oil in a large non-stick pan. Add the red onion, mushrooms, and pepper strips and cook for a few minutes until softened. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add a little more olive oil to the pan if necessary and then add your chicken pieces. Fry until completely cooked through and no longer pink, then add the veg back in along with the Cajun seasoning and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Next add the pasta and chicken stock, cover the pan, and leave to simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir through the cream cheese to make a thick, creamy sauce. Serve immediately with chopped chives to garnish or portion up for your lunches later in the week. Smashed it.
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Lauren DawesWriter & Expert
Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.
