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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 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.
- Slice the chicken and transfer it on top of the pasta along with the chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions.
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Notes
- Tip: Pound your chicken breast if it's uneven in size to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition Information
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
% 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.