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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
A one‑pot, meal‑prep friendly Cajun‑spiced chicken pasta with a pink‑rose sauce made from tomatoes and cream. Perfectly seasoned, creamy, and easy to clean up, this dish yields five ready‑to‑go containers that keep for days in the fridge or months in the freezer.
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Critical Success Points
- • Season chicken thoroughly so flavor penetrates
- • Sear chicken without burning the spices
- • Deglaze the pan to lift caramelized bits
- • Cook pasta directly in the sauce to achieve a creamy coating
- • Allow the dish to cool before sealing containers to avoid condensation
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can cause burns – handle the pot with oven mitts
- • Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C)
- • Steam released when deglazing can cause splatter
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