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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 Tbsp butter; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes; 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

A one-pot weeknight dinner of seasoned chicken, penne, fire roasted tomatoes, and chicken broth, finished with cream cheese for a creamy, smoky, spicy sauce.

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Ingredients

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
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp butter
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes
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

Method

1
Stir together the Cajun seasoning ingredients (smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt) in a small bowl.
2
Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat.
3
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high until very hot and the butter is melted and foamy.
4
Add the seasoned chicken and cook for a couple of minutes on each side, or just until it gets some color. It does not need to be cooked through yet.
5
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for about 2 more minutes, until it begins to soften. The onion moisture will help dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
6
Add the penne, fire roasted diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir until evenly combined, then cover with a lid and bring to a boil.
7
Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.
8
Add the cream cheese in chunks and stir until melted into the sauce.
9
Top with sliced green onions and serve.

Nutrition

per serving · 4 servings total

292

Calories

11.9g

Fat

14.0g

Carbs

30.8g

Protein

629mg

Sodium

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Calories292

Total fat11.9g

Total carbohydrate14.0g

Dietary fiber1.9g

Protein30.8g

Sodium629mg

Recipe totals 1169 cal · 123g protein · 56g carbs · 48g fat

USDA FoodData Central estimates. Values are approximate.

One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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