@alexcookjoy: Her reaction… Cajun Chicken Pasta. Recipe ↓ ■ INGREDIENTS: • pasta (penne, fettuccine or rigatoni) - 10 oz (280 g) • chicken breast - 2 medium, sliced • onion - 1 medium, chopped • garlic - 3 cloves, minced • bell peppers - 2, sliced • fresh spinach - 2 cups • heavy cream - 1½ cup (360 ml) • shredded mozzarella - 1 cup • butter - 2 tbsp • olive oil - 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (or use store-bought): • paprika - 1½ tsp • garlic powder - 1 tsp • black pepper - ½ tsp • dried basil - ½ tsp • Italian seasoning - ½ tsp • chicken bouillon powder - ½ tsp • cayenne pepper - optional, to taste • salt - to taste • turmeric - 1 tsp (optional for color) ■ HOW TO COOK: 1. Cook pasta in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain. 2. Season chicken generously with Cajun seasoning. 3. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside. 4. In the same pan, sauté onion and bell peppers until soft. 5. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. 6. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. 7. Add mozzarella and stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy. 8. Return chicken to the pan. Add spinach and let it wilt. 9. Add pasta and a splash of pasta water if needed. Toss until coated. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot. ■ INFO (approx.): Prep: 25 min  Cook: 25 min Serves: 2-3 ~620 kcal | 38 g protein | 34 g fat | 42 g carbs (per serving) #pasta #dinner #EasyRecipes #onepanmeal #DinnerIdeas

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