Cajun Chicken Pasta

Make a quick and creamy One-Pan Cajun Chicken Pasta that's perfect for busy weeknights, all with the ease of minimal cleanup.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword cajun chicken, chicken dinner, chicken pasta, easy chicken recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 314kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Ingredients

1-½ tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter unsalted
1 pound chicken breasts cubed
1 small yellow onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
½ pound penne pasta uncooked
1 can (15-ounce) fire roasted tomatoes undrained
2 cups chicken broth
2 ounces cream cheese softened, cut into cubes
3 stalks green onions sliced

Instructions

Season the cubed chicken with the cajun seasoning.
Add butter and olive oil to a large skillet, heat to hot, then add the seasoned chicken and sear on all sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add the onion and sauté until soft, then add the garlic for 1-2 more minutes.
Add tomatoes and chicken broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, add penne pasta. Cover and turn down the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3 minutes before the end of cooking, add back the chicken pieces, then continue to cook, covered.
Add the cream cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
Remove from the heat. If desired season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Notes

TIP - Use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, ideally one with a lid. If you don’t have a lid for your large skillet - use aluminum foil instead!

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