Spicy Cajun Pasta Recipe
Cajun spices enhanced by spicy, rich Asian sauces? There’s an amazing fusion of bold flavors going on in this delectable spicy Cajun pasta recipe!
If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy your favorite tomato sauce,l, try something new with this recipe. The vibrant kick of this spicy Cajun pasta will take the flavor to the next level.
Why We Love It
Pasta is a favorite go-to for meals around the globe, in part because it’s so economical and versatile. Finding new ways to prepare this pantry staple means you can have it more often and truly enjoy it each time it’s served.
In addition to the unique flavor profile, we love the time-saving elements built into this spicy Cajun pasta dish. There’s no need to cook the pasta ahead of time, and the whole meal comes together in one pan so there’s less washing up after dinner. Plus, you can add as much Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce as you like to turn up the heat!
What You Will Need
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 lb. chicken breast, diced
- 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic
- 1 (15 oz.) can chopped tomatoes
- 2½ cups chicken stock
- ½ lb. penne pasta
- juice of ½ a lemon
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- Parmesan, for topping
- fresh parsley, for garnish
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Lee Kum Kee Chili Garlic Sauce
- 2 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Style Chili Crisp Oil, for drizzling
Made with
Lee Kum Kee products
How to make it
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Thinly slice the onion and red bell pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large, deep pot over medium-high heat, then add the chicken. Cook it for 2 minutes.
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Reduce the heat slightly to medium, add the sliced onion and sliced red pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and softened.
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Add the Lee Kum Kee Sriracha Chili Sauce, Lee Kum Kee Minced Garlic, Lee Kum Kee Chili Garlic Sauce, and the Cajun seasoning, and cook for another 2 minutes.
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Toss in the chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and penne pasta, and add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid, and allow the pasta to cook for 8 minutes, or according to the package instructions.
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When the pasta is al dente, add the lemon juice and the heavy cream, and allow everything to cook together for 2 additional minutes.
Finely chop the parsley. Grate parmesan over the top of the penne, drizzle with Lee Kum Kee Chili Crisp Oil and garnish the spicy Cajun pasta with parsley. Enjoy!
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