This tasty pasta dish is packed with 67g of protein and rich in flavour… and has only 590 calories per serving.
4 people20 minutes10 minutes
Ingredients
3tbspCajun Spices
500gChicken Fillets
skinless, diced
2tbspFresh Parsley
+ extra to serve
3 - Garlic Cloves
chopped
150mlMilk
1tspOlive Oil
1 - Onion
chopped
50gParmesan Cheese
grated
1pinchSalt and Pepper
1tbspSelf-Raising Flour
300gSilken Tofu
or evaporated milk
100gSpinach Leaves
300gSuperValu Wholewheat Fusilli
Method
Firstly, cook the brown pasta as per pack instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a bowl, combine the diced chicken breast with the flour and 2 tbsp of cajun spices. Toss to coat the pieces in the spiced flour. Toss to remove excess and set aside.
In a food processor, blend the silken tofu, milk, garlic, parmesan and the rest of the Cajun spices until smooth. Season well.
Next, over medium heat, warm a saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil and add the chicken. Season well.
Cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the onions. Sauté for an extra 3 minutes, stirring once or twice.
Add the milk and parmesan mixture, stir and bring to simmer for 4-6 minutes with a lid on until the chicken pieces are fully cooked.
Remove from the heat and add the spinach to wilt for a minute, stirring to help the process. Fold in the pasta.
Check the seasoning and sprinkle with some parsley. Divide into 4 portions and enjoy immediately or store in containers for the next day.