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By Lumkilembeje@gmail .com

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

6 steps
Prep:5minCook:25min
Try this delicious Cajun pasta, that’s made in one skillet and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Updated at: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 05:26:08 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
39
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories666.8 kcal (33%)
Total Fat18.5 g (26%)
Carbs84.1 g (32%)
Sugars6.8 g (8%)
Protein45.7 g (91%)
Sodium831 mg (42%)
Fiber11.7 g (42%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl, or just use Cajun seasoning if you have it already. Cut the chicken into half- to three-quarter-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.
KnifeKnife
smoked paprikasmoked paprika2 Tbsp
oreganooregano1 Tbsp
thymethyme1 Tbsp
garlic powdergarlic powder1 Tbsp
onion powderonion powder1 Tbsp
cayenne peppercayenne pepper¼ Tbsp
black pepperblack pepper¼ Tbsp
saltsalt
boneless skinless chicken breastboneless skinless chicken breast500g
Step 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 colour. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.
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olive oilolive oil1 tablespoon
butterbutter1 tablespoon
Step 3
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet with more Cajun seasoning and continue to sauté for about two 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.
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smoked paprikasmoked paprika2 Tbsp
oreganooregano1 Tbsp
thymethyme1 Tbsp
garlic powdergarlic powder1 Tbsp
onion powderonion powder1 Tbsp
yellow onionyellow onion1
Step 4
Next, add the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), salt 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.
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wholewheat pennewholewheat penne400g
Can fire roasted diced tomatoesCan fire roasted diced tomatoes
chicken brothchicken broth2 cups
Step 5
Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.
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Step 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.
green onionsgreen onions3

Notes

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Delicious
Easy
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Spicy
Makes leftovers