Spicy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is really tasty, mildly spicy pasta where the cajun seasoning really shines.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil to marinate the chicken, plus more for frying

• 1 tbsp butter

• 4 chicken thighs, sliced

• 200g rigatoni 

• 1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning, divided

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/2 onion, sliced

• 1/2 red pepper, sliced

• 1/2 cup passata or crushed tomatoes

• 1 cup double cream

• 1/2 cup pasta water

• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

• Chili flakes and parsley optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add chicken to a bowl with the olive oil and 1 tbsp cajun seasoning.

2. Massage to coat and set aside.

3. Cook pasta to almost al dente and reserve a cup of pasta water.

4. Heat a pan over medium heat, drizzle in some oil, fry your chicken until cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside.

5. In the same pan add the butter and sauté the onion, garlic and pepper.

6. Add passata, double cream, 1/2 cup pasta water and the remaining 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning.

7. Simmer the sauce for about 2-3 mins until thickened.

8. Stir in your pasta and chicken and cook for 1-2 mins until the pasta is tender.

9. Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt to taste.

10. Garnish with chili flakes and parsley.