Inspirational One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta


One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta New E Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta



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 chicken 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
    chicken broth ($0.26)

  • 2 oz. cream
    cheese ($0.50)

  • 3 green
    onions, sliced ($0.25)




INSTRUCTIONS






  1. Combine the
    ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2
    to 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning
    over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.

  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 color. The chicken does not need to
    be cooked through at this point.

  3. Add the
    diced yellow onion to the skillet and continue to sauté for about 2 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.

  4. Next, add
    the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), 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.

  5. Once
    boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about
    ten minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and
    the liquid is thick and saucy.

  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.




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