One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serves 4

30 min

Cajun-spiced chicken and penne cooked together in one skillet with tomatoes, broth, and cream cheese for a creamy, one-pot meal.

prepCut chicken breast into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes
2 tsp smoked paprika	Coat chicken with Cajun spices	Heat oil & butter, sear chicken 2 min per side	Sauté onion 2 min	Add pasta, tomatoes & broth, bring to boil	Simmer covered 10 min, stirring occasionally	Stir in cream cheese until melted	Top with green onions & serve
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp / 15 ml olive oil
1 Tbsp / 15 g butter
1 lb / 450 g boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
1 yellow onion, diced
1/2 lb / 225 g penne pasta (uncooked)
15 oz / 425 g fire roasted diced tomatoes
2 cups / 475 ml chicken broth
2 oz / 55 g cream cheese
3 green onions, sliced

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