One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

It’s been a whereas for the reason that I’ve made a one-pot pasta! But this weekend I got a yearning for a creamy, smoky, spicy, simple one pot dish, so I set to work! This One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is exceptionally simple to make, so it’s proper for weeknight dinners. I even have a pair of transformations for you under (spicy, non-spicy, creamy, non-creamy) so be certain to learn on! :)

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ONE POT CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta competent to be served out of the pan.
ADJUST THE HEAT
This pasta is spicy. BUT you possibly can regulate the warmth by adjusting the quantity of cayenne pepper within the Cajun seasoning. You can cut it in half for only a bit heat, or in case you're fully spicy intolerant, go away the cayenne out all together. That makes me type of sad, but I fully understand. Sometimes your physique and mind don’t desire the similar thing. :)

MAKE IT CREAMY (OR NOT)
If you can’t do cream cheese, really experience unfastened to update it with a touch of heavy cream or half-and-half. I’d possibly use about 1/4 cup heavy cream, or 1/2 cup of half-and-half. OR, in case you don’t desire it creamy at all, that works too. This pasta was fairly delicious even earlier than I additional the cream cheese, however the creaminess does steadiness the warmth and acidity very well.

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ONE POT CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
Cook a entire dinner in a single pot with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, utilizing frequently pantry-stable items. Perfect for busy weeknights!
KEYWORD: Dinner, One Pot, Quick, Spicy
TOTAL COST: $9.41 recipe / $2.35 serving
 PREP TIME: 10 mins
 COOK TIME: 20 mins
 TOTAL TIME: 30 mins
SERVINGS:
4

INGREDIENTS
CAJUN SEASONING
2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.20)
1 tsp oregano ($0.10)
1 tsp thyme ($0.10)
1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.03)
1/4 tsp black pepper ($0.02)
1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
CHICKEN PASTA
1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
1 Tbsp butter ($0.13)
1 lb. boneless, skinless hen breast ($5.47)
1 yellow onion, diced ($0.32)
1/2 lb. penne pasta ($0.75)
15 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes ($1.00)
2 cups hen broth ($0.26)
2 oz. cream cheese ($0.50)
3 inexperienced onions, sliced ($0.25)

INSTRUCTIONS
Combine the foods for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the hen into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubed hen in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the hen in spices.
Add the olive oil and butter to a big deep skillet. Heat the oil and butter over medium-high till the skillet could be highly regarded and the butter is melted and foamy. Add the seasoned hen to the skillet and prepare dinner for a pair minutes on every one side, or simply till the backyard will get some color. The hen would no longer have to be cooked via at this point.
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and preserve to sauté for about 2 minutes more, or simply till the onion starts to soften. Allow the moisture from the onion to dissolve any browned bits from the backside of the skillet.
Next, upload the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), and hen broth to the skillet. Stir simply till everything is lightly combined, then location a lid on ideal and permit the broth to come as much as a boil.
Once boiling, turn the warmth down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about ten minutes, stirring every one couple of minutes, till the pasta is gentle and the liquid is thick and saucy.
Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks, then stir till it has melted into the sauce. Top the pasta with sliced inexperienced onions and serve.

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