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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A creamy and spicy dinner that uses locally grown peppers to bring the heat! Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.chilipeppermadness.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: 4
Ingredients
2 tablespoons
Olive oil
1 pound
Chicken breast (chopped into small pieces)
1 large
Onion (chopped)
1 medium sized
Bell pepper (preferably green, chopped)
2
Jalapenos (chopped)
1 stalk
Celery (chopped)
4 cloves
Garlic (minced)
6 ounces
Tomato paste
1 cup
Chicken stock (plus more if needed)
2 teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
Salt & Pepper to preferance
3 ounces
Cream cheese
2 tablespoons
Sour cream
8 to 10 ounces
Cooked pasta of choice
Sliced lemon (for serving)
Chopped fresh parsley (for serving)
Step by Step Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat, then add the olive oil. Add the chicken, onion, bell pepper, jalapenos, and celery, then cook for 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the tomato paste, chicken stock, Cajun seasoning, and salt & pepper. Stir everything together, reduce the heat, then let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese & sour cream, then stir them into the mix. Add your cooked pasta of choice and stir it in. Serve in bowls with sliced lemon and chopped fresh parsley.