Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 1 pound of skinless and boneless chicken meat; 1 tablespoon of olive oil; 1/2 pound of pasta; 1 tablespoon of butter; 1 diced onion; 15 ounces of tomato; 2 cups of chicken broth; 3 scallion; 2 ounces of cream cheese; 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon of oregano; 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon of salt; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

A delicious and easy-to-make Cajun Chicken Pasta dish that's perfect for any occasion! Treat yourself to this recipe today.

European Cuisine

December 26, 2021

Difficulty Easy

Servings 6 people

Preparation 10 mins

Cooking 20 mins

Total 30 mins

Recipe Contents

Ingredients Directions Nutrition Equipments Tips

Ingredients

1 pound of skinless and boneless chicken meat
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1/2 pound of pasta
1 tablespoon of butter
1 diced onion
15 ounces of tomato
2 cups of chicken broth
3 scallion
2 ounces of cream cheese
2 teaspoons of smoked paprika
1 teaspoon of oregano
1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Directions

Take a small bowl and mix all the ingredients for the cajun seasoning in it.
Take the chicken breast and cut it into ½ -¾ “ cubes with a knife. Now pour all the seasoning over the chicken and massage the pieces until they are coated with the seasoning.
Take a large deep skillet and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil into the skillet and let the butter melt.
Add in the chicken pieces and let it cook for 5-6 minutes on both sides until it gets a slight color. Chicken must not be cooked through at this point.
Add the yellow onion and saute it for a couple of minutes until they get softened up.
Once the onions are soft, pour in the pasta, chicken broth, and roasted tomatoes into the skillet. Mix everything well with a spatula. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it come to a boil.
Once it comes to a boil, turn down the flame to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about 10 minutes until the pasta becomes soft, creamy, and saucy.
Add the cream cheese to the pasta in chunks. Stir until the chunks get dissolved in the pasta.
Take the creamy pasta out on a platter and top it with the sliced green onions.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serves 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories786

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51 g65.4%

Cholesterol 141 mg47%

Sodium 2063 mg89.7%

Protein 33 g66%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Tips

Do not overcook your pasta. Otherwise, it will become sticky.
While cooking the chicken for the first time, don’t overcook it. The chicken will be cooked again in the microwave. So it will not taste good if you don’t maintain the time factor.
The skillet must be deep, or else, the ingredients will not be properly cooked. Use a skillet that is deep, ensuring that the pasta will be cooked perfectly.
You can top your cajun chicken pasta with any vegetables of your choice. Doesn’t matter if it is broccoli or mushrooms or baby corn, you can add all three!

Rate This Recipe

A delicious combination of French and Southern cuisine, how does it sound? It's incredible, isn't it? Cajun chicken pasta is one of the most delicious treats. A delicious selection that's creamy, gluten-free, and loaded with yummy and delicious cajun chicken pasta.

Who doesn't love to have a real taste of European cuisine in the comfort of their own home! When you try this cajun chicken pasta recipe, it is sure to become your indispensable dish. The spice along with the flavor of the pasta makes the recipe rich in flavor. This recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner, get-together with friends and family, barbecues and summer parties. And it's definitely one of the easiest recipes possible. Enjoy your meal.

Equipment for this recipe

Mixing Bowls

Cutting Board

Chef Pan

Measuring Cup

Chef Knife

What is Cajun Chicken Pasta?

Cajun seasoning is a special combination of spices that originated in Louisiana. The seasoning contains paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, crushed red pepper, thyme, and oregano. In this particular chicken pasta recipe, this special type of seasoning is added.

How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free?

You can enjoy your cajun chicken pasta all gluten-free. Gluten is bad for health, so if you want to cut off the gluten in your recipe, simply switch to the red lentil pasta from your regular pasta. Also, use gluten-free broth in your recipe. It will eliminate a lot of gluten from your platter. You can make your Cajun chicken pasta recipe dairy-free by replacing regular cream with coconut cream, which has a softer texture and delicious flavor.

What to Serve with Cajun Chicken Pasta?

Some of the dishes that go perfectly with this dish are - Cornbread Dressing, Deviled Egg, Sweet Potato Casserole, Spinach Madeleine. Cajun rice dressing. But you can always be a little experimental and try something of your own.

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