A weeknight hero of a recipe! This creamy Cajun pasta has spicy chicken, tomatoes, lots of garlic, cream cheese, and peas that all cook in one pot for an easy, comforting meal.
Prep Time15mins
Cook Time20mins
Total Time35mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4
Author: Mandy Jackson
Ingredients
Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2teaspoonssmoked paprika
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonthyme
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/2teaspoononion powder
1/4teaspooncrushed red pepper
Cajun Pasta
2boneless skinless chicken breasts,cut into 1-inch cubes
1tablespoonolive oil
1tablespoonbutter
1medium onion,sliced
1(15 ounce) canfire roasted diced tomatoes
2cupschicken broth
1/2poundrotini pasta
2ouncescream cheese
1cupfrozen peas
For serving: Sliced green onion
Directions
Combine all seasoning ingredients in a medium bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.Heat the olive oil and butter in a deep skillet over medium-high. Once butter has melted and begins to foam, add chicken along with any extra seasoning from the bowl. Cook 4-5 minutes, flipping occasionally - until chicken is browned on the outsides. Add sliced onion and cook an additional 2 minutes - until onion begins to char. Add tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta to the skillet and stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and continue simmering - covered - for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.Break cream cheese into pieces and add to skillet along with peas. Cook an additional 2 minutes - until cream cheese is melted and peas are heated through. Serve topped with green onions.
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