One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, savory Cajun spices, creamy sauce, and pasta in one delicious meal.
- Author: admin1
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
- Diet: Gluten Free
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
- Cajun Seasoning: Combine the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into cubes, coat with the seasoning.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, cook seasoned chicken until colored.
- Add Onion: Sauté diced onion until softened.
- Add Ingredients: Add pasta, diced tomatoes, and broth. Simmer until pasta is tender.
- Add Cream Cheese: Stir in cream cheese until melted. Top with green onions and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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