# Cajun Chicken Pasta

## Description
A creamy and flavorful Cajun chicken pasta dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 675 per serving
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: American
- Health Score: 6/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 675
- Protein: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fat: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 3 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
- 500 grams chicken breast (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium shallot (minced)
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 250 grams farfalle pasta (dry)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for garnish)

## Instructions
1. Mince 3 cloves of garlic using a mortar and pestle.
2. In a large bowl, combine 500 grams of diced chicken breast with 1 tablespoon of Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until the chicken is fully coated.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add 1 minced shallot and the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add 0.5 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan and pour in 0.25 cup of water. Stir and cook for a minute.
6. Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream. Season the sauce with 0.5 teaspoon of salt and additional 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Add 250 grams of cooked farfalle pasta to the sauce. Stir to coat the pasta evenly.
8. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix it into the pasta and sauce.
9. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh chopped parsley. Mix until combined.
10. Serve the Cajun chicken pasta on a plate and garnish with 0.5 teaspoon of red pepper flakes and extra fresh parsley.

## Allergen Information
Contains: gluten, dairy

## Tags
pasta, chicken, creamy, cajun, comfort-food, dinner

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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