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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken, pasta, and a creamy sauce infused with Cajun spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600 kcal

Equipment

  • large deep skillet

Ingredients
  

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Chicken Pasta

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • ½ lb. penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 15 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 oz. cream cheese
  • 3 medium green onions, sliced

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into ½ to ¾-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.
  • Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. Heat the oil and butter over medium-high until the skillet is very hot and the butter is melted and foamy. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for a couple minutes on each side, or just until the outside gets some color. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.
  • Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes more, or just until the onion begins to soften. Allow the moisture from the onion to dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Next, add the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about ten minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.
  • Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks, then stir until it has melted into the sauce. Top the pasta with sliced green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 42gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Cajun Chicken Pasta, Comfort Food, Creamy Pasta, easy dinner, Family Meal, One Pot Pasta
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