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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, creamy, high-protein, and easy to make – perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients
For 4 portions:
- ½ onion, diced
- 125 gr mushrooms (champignons), sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 400 gr chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp Cajun spices
- 280 gr pasta of choice
- 600 ml chicken broth (I use 1 jar of Kleinste Soepfabriek + 2 jars filled with water)
- 100 gr Philadelphia Light cream cheese
- Oil, as needed, to cook
- Final touch: Chopped chives for garnish
Tools Needed
- 1 large pan (35 cm or larger)
- Cutting board or Kitchen Robot
- 1 small pot, to heat the broth
- 4 Meal Prep Boxes, I use these
Procedure
- Chop & Cook Veggies: Chop the red bell pepper and mushrooms. Cook them in a pan until well done, then set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Cut the chicken into medium pieces. Add to the same pan, cooking until no pink parts remain.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked pepper and mushrooms back to the pan with the chicken. Stir in Cajun spices, pasta, and chicken broth.
- Simmer: Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Make It Creamy: Add Philadelphia cream cheese, stirring until it’s fully blended for a creamy texture.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped chives.
Calories and Macros of Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Calories and Macros (per serving):
- Calories: 468
- Carbs: 52,7,1 gr (45%)
- Fat: 13,6 gr (27%)
- Protein: 31,8 gr (28%)
Make it Keto
To make it keto, you just need to:
- Switch the regular pasta with a keto-friendly pasta
Read also:
Keto pasta in the Netherlands
Storing tips
Store for up to 5 days in the fridge, preferably in an airtight container.
Reheat tips
To prevent the pasta from drying out add a splash of milk, cream, or broth to the pasta before heating up.
Stovetop: Warm it in a pan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Microwave: Place a damp paper towel over the container to trap steam. Microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring each time, until it’s warm.
Oven: Place the pasta in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and warm at 175°C for 10-15 minutes.
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Chicken Protein Wraps
Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta | High Protein Meal Prep
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Enjoy your meal prep!
Hi, I’m Simona! After experiencing the restrictions of keto, I’m now enjoying a balanced diet that brings freedom and happiness to my eating habits.
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