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Cajun Chicken and Broccolini Fettuccine
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Cajun Chicken and Broccolini Fettuccine

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 serving

Ingredients

  • 400 g fettuccine pasta
  • 1/2 cup light cream cheese
  • 1  chicken breast, shredded
  • 1 cup  chicken stock
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 heads broccolini (or 1 head of broccoli if cheaper
  • 1  courgette, grated
  • 1  onion, diced
  • 2 tsp  vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2  cloves garlic
  • 1/4 grated parmesa

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil and add fettuccine. Cook 12 minutes then drain.
  • In a large pan, add a teaspoon of the oil and heat over a medium heat. Once shimmering, add the broccolini, cooking a few minutes each side or until bright green. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Return pan to heat with remaining oil, add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook a further minute, stirring
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the stock, milk, cream cheese and cajun seasoning. Add to the pan along with the grated courgette and cook, simmering, until slightly thickened. Add the parmesan and mix until melted
  • Stir in the chicken, broccolini and fettuccine. Using tongs, mix everything together and season with salt and black peppe
  • Serve with fresh basil and extra parmesan

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6.7g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 555mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 7.9g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 4.6mg