Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
This dreamy, creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is perfect for a delicious weeknight dinner. Tender seasoned chicken in a creamy sauce. Easy to make and loaded with flavor!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 12 oz. dry rotini pasta ¾ box
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ stick
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1 can
- 4 oz. cream cheese ½ brick, room temperature and cut into small cubes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.12 oz. dry rotini pasta
- While the pasta cooks, melt and combine the butter and olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.2 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ onion, 1 green bell pepper
- Stir in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp cajun seasoning, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Add the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan. Add the diced tomatoes and cream cheese. Stir frequently and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the cream cheese melts and a sauce forms.¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth, 15 oz. fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 4 oz. cream cheese
- Stir in the heavy cream, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thick and warmed through.1 cup heavy cream
- Add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.3 green onions
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Notes
- Cajun seasoning blends vary by brand, so taste and adjust as you go.
- Any short pasta shape with ridges works well for holding onto the sauce.
- Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature before cooking so it melts smoothly into the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 585kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 664mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1968IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 2mg