Cajun Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato

✅️ Cajun Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato & Spinach Mac & Cheese

A creamy, cheesy mac and cheese with a bold Cajun kick—topped with juicy chicken, sundried tomatoes, and fresh spinach. Comfort food with a twist!

👉 Ingredients:

◾️ For the Cajun Chicken:

➡️ 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise

➡️ 1 tbsp olive oil

➡️ 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

➡️ Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️ For the Mac & Cheese:

➡️ 2 cups elbow macaroni (or pasta of choice)

➡️ 2 tbsp butter

➡️ 2 cloves garlic, minced

➡️ 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

➡️ 2 cups milk

➡️ 1 cup heavy cream

➡️ 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

➡️ 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

➡️ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

➡️ 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

➡️ Salt & pepper, to taste

👉 Directions:

◾️ Cook the Chicken:

➡️ Season chicken with Cajun spice, salt, and pepper.

➡️ Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

◾️ Cook the Pasta:

➡️ Boil pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.

◾️ Make the Sauce:

➡️ In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute.

➡️ Stir in flour, cook 1 minute.

➡️ Slowly whisk in milk and cream, cook 3–5 minutes until thickened.

◾️ Add Cheese & Flavorings:

➡️ Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until creamy.

➡️ Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, cook until spinach wilts.

➡️ Season with salt & pepper.

◾️ Combine & Serve:

➡️ Add pasta to the sauce, mix well.

➡️ Slice Cajun chicken and serve on top.

➡️ Garnish with parsley (optional).

👉 Quick Info:

✅️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

✅️ Cook Time: 20 minutes

✅️ Total Time: 35 minutes

✅️ Servings: 4

✅️ Calories: ~650 per serving