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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 540 kcal

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
Keyword chicken, comfort food, Creamy Sauce, easy dinner, One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, Pasta
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