Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

Cajun spice blend

• 3 tsp paprika

• 2 tsp oregano

• 2 tsp thyme

• 2 tsp garlic

• ½ tsp cayenne

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp basil

Pasta

• 4 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes (can substitute two fresh tomatoes)

• ½ cup cream cheese

• ½ cup parmesan

• 2 cups chicken broth

• 600 g chicken breast, diced

• 1/3 cup cream cheese

• 1 cup tomato canned

• 1.25 cups passata

• ½ tsp basil, thyme, oregano, garlic, salt,

• 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce

• ½ lb whole wheat pasta

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tbsp butter

• 1 tbsp fresh garlic

Directions

1. Create Cajun spice blend by combining all spices in a small bowl. Cut the chicken breast into cubes and place in a large bowl. Pour Cajun seasoning blend over chicken and coat well.

2. Combine olive oil and butter over medium high heat in a large skillet. Waiting until the oil sizzles and the butter is melted and foamy to add the chicken. Cook the chicken for a couple of minutes until it is golden/browned. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this point.

3. Add the pasta, canned chopped tomatoes, passata, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, hot pepper sauce, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until combined, cover with lid and allow it to come to a boil.

4. Once boiling, turn down the heat to let the pasta simmer for ten minutes, stir every couple of minutes so the pasta doesn’t burn at the bottom of the skillet. Once its thick and saucy you can add the cream cheese and parmesan.

5. Mix all together, top with sliced green onions, and serve!

-- Notes --

1. You can substitute two fresh chopped tomatoes for 4 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes.

2. I use a 6 quart skillet when I cook this recipe.

3. You can skip out on the cream cheese all together if you'd prefer a tomato-based pasta.