One Pan Cajun Chicken & Chorizo Mac & Cheese When the only thing that’ll do is a bowl of creamy cheesy pasta 😍 Over 48g protein per portion and everything cooks in the same pan which is brill for busy weeknights when you want comfort food but can’t be arsed with loads of dishes 🙌🏼 Ingredients (serves 4): 60g chorizo, diced 400g chicken breast, diced 2 tsp Cajun seasoning 1 tsp smoked paprika Salt Black pepper Pasta 1 tbsp tomato purée 240g dried macaroni 550ml semi-skimmed milk 400ml chicken stock 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp garlic granules Salt Black pepper 30g lightest cream cheese 70g reduced-fat cheddar, grated 30g mozzarella, grated 30g Red Leicester, grated 2-3 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped (optional) 💞Cook the chorizo in a large deep non stick pan until lightly crisp and the oils have released. Remove, leaving the oil behind & keep warm. 💞Season the chicken with the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and black pepper. 💞Add the chicken to the same pan and fry until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside. 💞Add the tomato purée to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously. 💞Add the dry macaroni, 400ml of the milk, chicken stock, smoked paprika, garlic granules, salt and black pepper. 💞Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover with a lid and cook for 14-16 minutes, stirring regularly, until the pasta is almost cooked. 💞Stir through the cream cheese and remaining 150ml milk until smooth. 💞Return the chicken to the pan. 💞Sprinkle over the cheddar, mozzarella and Red Leicester. Cover with a lid and leave until melted. 💞Finish with the chorizo and fresh parsley before serving. Calories per portion: 588 | Protein: 48.4g | Fat: 19.8g | Carbs: 52.1g 💛 You’ll find all my usual storage tips, swaps and meal prep notes over on my recipe app. • • __ #comfortfood #onepanmeals #dinnerrecipes #highproteinrecipe #lowcalorierecipes - @alexskitchenbangers