Indulge in the vibrant flavours of Cajun cuisine with this delightful Cajun Philly Chicken Pasta recipe, designed specifically for the Ninja Speedi. This dish combines tender marinated chicken tenders, colourful bell peppers, and creamy Philadelphia cheese, all tossed together with perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a cosy meal, this recipe will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more!
Cajun Philly Chicken Pasta in the Ninja Speedi
Ingredients
Instructions
Bottom of the Pot
- In the bottom tray of the Ninja Speedi, combine 200g of pasta with 750ml of water and a splash of olive oil. Stir gently to combine.
Marinate the small pack of fresh chicken tenders (approximately 300g) in Cajun seasoning. Ensure that the chicken is well-coated for maximum flavour.
Crisping Tray
Slice the half red pepper and half yellow pepper into thin strips and place them in the crisping tray with the chicken.
Set the Ninja Speedi to the “Speedi Meals” function at 200°C for 15 minutes.
After approximately 10 minutes of cooking, add the sliced half onion to the crisping tray with the peppers and chicken. Stir everything together gently.
- When the cooking time is complete, carefully stir in the ½ pack of Philadelphia cream cheese (approximately 82.5g) until well combined. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional Cajun spice to taste.
- Serve the dish warm and enjoy your creamy and spicy Cajun Philly Chicken Pasta!
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1021.88kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 46.44g72%
- Saturated Fat 14.47g73%
- Trans Fat 0.46g
- Cholesterol 101.9mg34%
- Sodium 828.7mg35%
- Potassium 857.14mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 112.18g38%
- Dietary Fiber 7.3g30%
- Sugars 7.44g
- Protein 39.4g79%
- Vitamin A 184.84 IU
- Vitamin C 128.08 mg
- Calcium 191.61 mg
- Iron 6.2 mg
- Vitamin D 0.3 IU
- Vitamin E 2.12 IU
- Vitamin K 91.36 mcg
- Thiamin 0.47 mg
- Riboflavin 0.34 mg
- Niacin 11.27 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.52 mg
- Folate 82.06 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.49 mcg
- Phosphorus 589.58 mg
- Magnesium 124.58 mg
- Zinc 3.26 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.