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Creamy Cajun Double Chicken Penne

Creamy Cajun Double Chicken Penne

Creamy Cajun Double Chicken Penne

with Baby Leaves, Cheese and Mushrooms

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on August 19, 2025

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Ready in less than 25 minutes, this Creamy Cajun Chicken Penne has it all. Punchy and smoky with a spicy kick, Cajun spice mix contains ingredients such as chilli powder, ground cumin, oregano and thyme.

Tags:

High Protein

•Very Hot

Allergens:

Cereals containing gluten

•Wheat

•Milk

•Egg

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes

Active 20 minutes

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

180 grams

Penne Pasta

(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Wheat May contain traces of: Mustard, Soya)

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

480 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

80 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

1 sachet(s)

Cajun Spice Mix

1 carton(s)

Tomato Passata

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

20 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

50 grams

Baby Leaf Mix

Not included in your delivery

1 tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3467 kJ

Energy (kcal)829 kcal

Fat21.1 g

of which saturates11 g

Carbohydrate77.4 g

of which sugars11 g

Dietary Fibre4.9 g

Protein77.4 g

Salt2.1 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Colander

•Large Saucepan

•Garlic Press

•Pan

Instructions

Cook the Pasta

1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with ½ tsp salt.

b) When boiling, add the penne to the water and bring back to the boil. Cook until tender, 12 mins.

c) Once cooked, drain in a colander and pop back into the pan. Drizzle with oil and stir through to stop it sticking together.

Garlic Time

2

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Fry the Chicken

3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging.

c) Fry until golden brown on the outside, 5-6 mins.

Simmer and Spice

4

a) Add the garlic and Cajun spice mix (add less if you'd prefer things milder) to the chicken. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 min.

b) Stir in the passata, sugar and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) and the chicken stock paste.

c) Bring to the boil, then lower the heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-6 mins.

Bring on the Creamy Sauce

5

a) Once the sauce has thickened, stir through two thirds of the hard Italian style cheese, followed by the creme fraiche.

b) Bring the sauce to the boil, stirring, then remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: The chicken is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

c) Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Finish and Serve

6

a) Add the cooked pasta to the creamy sauce and mix well to combine. Reheat until piping hot if needed.

b) Share the creamy Cajun chicken pasta between your bowls.

c) Add the baby leaves alongside the pasta and drizzle over a little olive oil. Sprinkle over the remaining cheese to finish.

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