Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

recipe

• Step 1
  Wash the pepper, remove the seeds & slice thinly.
• Step 2
  Wash & thinly slice the green onion, separating the dark green leaves form the rest of the onion.
• Step 3
  Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Season the chicken breast on both sides with half of the cajun seasoning. Add to the pan and cook 4-5 minutes on each side. Set aside on a cutting board.
• Step 4
  To the same pan, add another drizzle of oil, the lighter slices of green onion & the sliced bell peppers. Season with the remaining cajun seasoning and sauté for 3-4 min on medium heat until softened.
• Step 5
  Add the tomato paste & cook for 1 min until it browns slightly.
• Step 6
  Add the pasta & enough water to fully cover the pasta & vegetables. Season with salt & lower to a simmer. Cook the pasta for 8 min, stirring occasionally.
• Step 7
  Meanwhile, slice the chicken.
• Step 8
  Add the heavy cream to the pasta. Stir & cook for 1 min until the sauce has thickened. Top with the remaining green onion slices (optional).
• Step 9
  Add the sliced chicken, serve & enjoy!