Effortless Spicy Cajun Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 oz uncooked Bowtie (Farfalle) Pasta
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8 oz Boneless Chicken Breast
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2 tsp Cajun Spice Mix
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2 tsp Oil (Avocado preferred)
→ Veggies
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1/2 cup chopped Orange Sweet Pepper
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2/3 cup Zucchini, sliced thin
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2 tbsp finely chopped Jalapeno
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1/3 cup diced Fresh Tomato
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1/3 cup Green Onion, keep a bit aside for topping
→ Creamy Sauce Ingredients
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2 tsp Tomato Concentrate
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1 small Garlic Clove, minced
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1/2 tsp Red Chili Flakes, plus extra for garnish
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1 cup Heavy Cream or Half and Half
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1/4 cup Parmesan, shredded
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Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Sprinkle Cajun seasoning on both sides of the chicken (about 1/2 tsp each). Let it sit at room temp for about 10-15 minutes while you prep those veggies.
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Warm a big nonstick skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and temp reaches 165°F inside. Wrap in foil to stay warm.
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In the same skillet, toss in zucchini, bell pepper, and jalapenos. Stir every now and then for about 6-7 minutes until softened. Scrape off those tasty brown bits into the veggies as you go.
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Throw in tomatoes, green onions, and tomato paste with a little salt. Let this cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. At the same time, cook bowtie pasta in salted water for about 10-12 minutes, stopping a minute before al dente.
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Mix garlic and chili flakes into the softened veggies and let it cook for a minute. Lower the heat, pour in the cream, and simmer gently for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often. Adjust with salt and crack some pepper over it.
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Mix cooked pasta into the creamy sauce, coating it all evenly. Sprinkle in parmesan and stir well. If it looks dry, add a splash of reserved pasta water a bit at a time until it’s as creamy as you like.
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Scoop the delicious pasta into warm bowls. Sprinkle on extra chili flakes, green onions, and some parmesan. Dig right in while it’s hot!
# Notes:
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Save some of the water from your pasta pot—that’ll make your sauce silky smooth.
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Let the seasoned chicken rest before cooking to really lock in the flavors.