One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Savor the bold flavors of our one pot creamy Cajun chicken pasta—a rich, spicy, and creamy dish perfect for any dinner.
Equipment
- - Large skillet or Dutch oven
- - Glass bowl (for seasoning chicken)
- - Spatula
- - Measuring cups & spoons
- - Knife & Cutting board
Ingredients
- - 1 lb cubed chicken breast seasoned with Cajun seasoning
- - 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- - 8 oz short pasta penne, rigatoni, or fusilli
- - 2 cups chicken broth
- - 4 oz cream cheese
- - 1 medium onion sliced
- - 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- - 2 tbsp olive oil
- - Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the cubed chicken with Cajun seasoning in a glass bowl.
- Sauté the seasoned chicken in olive oil in a large skillet until browned.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Pour in fire roasted tomatoes and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan.
- Add pasta and stir to combine, ensuring it is well coated.
- Simmer until the pasta is tender and has absorbed the broth.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and the sauce becomes creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot and enjoy your hearty one pot creamy Cajun chicken pasta.
Notes
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness or add extra vegetables to suit your taste. Leftovers reheat well for an easy lunch.
calories: 550
calories: 550