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Ingredients
- Cajun seasoning
- 3 tsp smoked paprika $0.20
- 1.5 tsp oregano $0.10
- 1.5 tsp thyme $0.10
- 0.75 tsp garlic powder $0.05
- 0.75 tsp onion powder $0.05
- 0.38 tsp cayenne pepper $0.03
- 0.38 tsp black pepper $0.02
- 0.38 tsp salt $0.02
- Chicken Pasta
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil $0.16
- 1.5 tbsp butter $0.13
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast
- 1.5 each Yellow Onion diced $0.32
- 0.75 lbs penne pasta $0.75 uncooked
- 22.5 oz oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes $1.00
- 3 cups chicken broth $0.26
- 3 oz oz. cream cheese $0.50
- 4.5 each Green Onions sliced $0.25
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.
- Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. Heat the oil and butter over medium-high until the skillet is very hot and the butter is melted and foamy. Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for a couple minutes on each side, or just until the outside gets some color. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.
- Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes more, or just until the onion begins to soften. Allow the moisture from the onion to dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Next, add the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about ten minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.
- Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks, then stir until it has melted into the sauce. Top the pasta with sliced green onions and serve.
Recipe Notes
Notes
- The deep skillet I use is a 4-quart capacity.
- Depending on your cookware, you may need to adjust the heat up or down to maintain a simmer in the broth. Be sure to stir often to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 482.65kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.53g | Protein: 34.95g | Fat: 14.58g | Sodium: 847.23mg | Fiber: 3.45g
Credit: https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta/