Recipes

[FunkyHulaGirl]

Cajun Ranch Chicken Pasta

Serves 2 (easily doubled as original recipe was for 4)

Ingredients for the marinade:

> 1 chicken breast, sliced in half as if you were butter-flying it, but cut it fully

> 1/4 cup olive oil

> 1/4 cup ranch dressing

> 1 and 1/2tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

> 1 tsp paprika

> 1/4tsp cayenne pepper (I used a pinch on mine - I'm a wuss!!)

> Salt and pepper to taste

> 1/2tsp lemon juice

> 1/2tsp white vinegar

> 1/2tbsp white sugar

Ingredients for the pasta:

> 1/2lb pasta (around 200g)

> 2tbsp butter

> 1 garlic clove, minced

> Pinch cayenne pepper

> 1/2tsp paprika

> Salt and pepper to taste

> 1/2 cup single cream

> 1/2 cup milk

> 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

> Parsley to garnish, optional

Method:

> Place the oil, ranch dressing, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper (you can add more later if needed), vinegar, lemon juice and sugar into a small bowl and which together until smooth.

> Ensure the seasoning is correct and if not, add a little more salt/pepper,

> Place your chicken breast thins into a large ziploc bag and pour the marinade into the bag. Give it a little squidge around to ensure the chicken is covered and pop it into the fridge for 2 hours.

> Once the chicken has been left to marinade, place a large saucepan of salted water on to boil and cook the pasta to packet instructions.

> Whilst the pasta is cooking, warm up your skillet on a low-med heat. Place the chicken halves in the skillet and cook for around 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.

> Whilst the chicken is cooking, place the butter into a medium sized saucepan on a medium heat and melt. Add in the minced garlic and spices and whisk until combined.

> Add in the cream and milk and whisk until well combined. Add in the grated cheese and continue to whisk until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.

> Drain the cooked pasta and place it back into your large saucepan. Pour over the sauce and toss together until the pasta is coated. Serve immediately in bowls with a chicken half each and some parsley to garnish, if desired.