Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Cajun chicken pasta is creamy, spicy, and so flavorful! This one skillet recipe is great for the whole family. Make it on busy weeknights or on slow weekends. It takes only 25 minutes in total. This homemade chicken pasta is restaurant quality and so delicious!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- 2 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta or chickpea pasta
- 3 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- chopped green onions to garnish
Instructions
- First, add butter to a large non-stick skillet. Once melted, add the cubed chicken and Cajun seasoning.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in the diced onions. Cook for 3 minutes, until slightly soft.
- Next, add in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and uncooked pasta.
- Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
- Add in the cream cheese. Stir to combine.
- Finally, remove from heat. Garnish with green onions. Serve!
Notes
- Cut chicken into small, evenly sized cubes.
- Add the pasta uncooked to the skillet. Do not pre-cook the pasta.
- Continue stirring and cooking until pasta is al dente.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese. It is much easier to mix in.
- For real food, use whole wheat penne pasta or chickpea pasta.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat, add leftovers to a skillet over low-medium heat. Add in some chicken broth. Cook and stir until warm.
Nutrition Facts
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439
Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 103mg34%
Sodium 506mg22%
Potassium 623mg18%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 33g66%
Vitamin A 2185IU44%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.