One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy Comfort Food Delight
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish combining flavorful spices and creamy sauce for an easy meal.
Equipment
- large pot
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 stalks green onions, sliced
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cooking until chicken is browned.
- Stir in penne pasta, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
This dish can be made in one pot for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
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