ONE POT CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
ONE POT CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA
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| ONE POT CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA |
INGREDIENTS
CAJUN SEASONING
1 2 tsp smoked paprika ($0.20)
2 1 tsp oregano ($0.10)
3 1 tsp thyme ($0.10)
4 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
5 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)
6 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.03)
7 1/4 tsp black pepper ($0.02)
8 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)
CHICKEN PASTA
1 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.16)
2 1 Tbsp butter ($0.13)
3 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast ($5.47)
4 1 yellow onion, diced ($0.32)
5 1/2 lb. penne pasta ($0.75)
6 15 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes ($1.00)
7 2 cups chicken broth ($0.26)
8 2 oz. cream cheese ($0.50)
9 3 green onions, sliced ($0.25)
INSTRUCTIONS
1 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.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
NOTES
1 The deep skillet I use is a 4-quart capacity.
2 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.
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