Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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4.9

267 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    45 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is easy to make and features delicious blackened chicken, fresh bright tomatoes with perfectly cooked al dente pasta!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 Roma tomato chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons of cajun spice mix all over the chicken on both sides and transfer to the heated skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest while you make the pasta.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the uncooked pasta, milk and broth. Season with the remaining cajun seasoning and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed and creamy, 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. Slice the chicken and transfer it on top of the pasta along with the chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Tip: Pound your chicken breast if it's uneven in size to ensure even cooking. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 433mg (18%) Potassium 442mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 896IU (18%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 145mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 433mg 18%
Potassium 442mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 896IU 18%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 145mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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