Description
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that is quick and easy to make. Tender chicken is coated in a homemade Cajun seasoning and combined with pasta, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cream cheese for a creamy and spicy sauce.
Ingredients
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Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chicken Pasta
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/2 lb. penne pasta (uncooked)
- 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Cajun Seasoning: Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into cubes, coat with seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken in olive oil and butter until colored.
- Add Onion: Sauté diced onion until soft.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta, tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Finish Dish: Stir in cream cheese until melted. Top with green onions and serve.
Notes
- The deep skillet should be a 4-quart capacity.
- Adjust heat as needed to maintain a simmer and prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
