Creamy Cajun Chickpea Noodle Skillet | Nourishing Meals®

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium red onion chopped
• 1 large red bell pepper chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon cajun seasoning
• 1½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed (about 1 ½ cups)
• 12 ounce brown rice penne pasta
• 3½ cup vegetable stock
• 4 ounce cream cheese
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• ½ cup chopped cilantro