One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Published: December 4, 2022 • Last Updated: January 1, 2023
Chef: KemoNine • Category: Dinner • Cuisine: Cajun

Tags: OnePotChickenNoodles

Cajun Seasoning

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste / ground)
  • 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)

Chicken Pasta

  • 1 lbs chicken (cubed)
  • onion (diced ; optional)
  • 1/2 lbs penne pasta
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 8-12oz cream cheese

Directions

  • Big sauce pan
  • Soften onion
  • Add chicken and cook just through
  • Add broth and deglaze
  • Add penne
  • Bring to boil
  • Reduce to simmer
  • Cover
  • Cook, stirring occassionally until penne done
  • Slowly add cream cheese chunks until desired creaminess

Inspiration & Resources

Pictured: The view on the water on a Lousiana swamp river. The perspectie is looking down river from a boat. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/yxkH3p6WuT0