One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is the ultimate weeknight dinner solution that brings bold flavors and creamy goodness to your table in just 30 minutes. This dish combines tender chicken, perfectly cooked pasta, and a rich, spicy sauce that’s sure to please the entire family. Perfect for busy nights or when entertaining guests, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste. With pantry-friendly ingredients and endless possibilities for customization, it’s a recipe you’ll return to again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 1/2 lb. penne pasta
- 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 oz. cream cheese
- 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 yellow onion, diced
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Mix Cajun seasoning in a bowl; set aside.
- Dice chicken into cubes and coat with seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; sauté seasoned chicken until browned.
- Add diced onion; cook until softened.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about ten minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted; garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 468
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 845mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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