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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Pasta Shape
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 10 10 mins Cook Time: 30 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins
Servings 4
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Description

This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is incredibly easy to make, so it’s perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients
    For Cajun Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Chicken Pasta
  • 1 Regina penne
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 15 fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 chicken broth
  • 2 cream cheese
  • 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
  1. Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.