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Skillet of the creamy cajun pasta garnished with roma tomatoes and green onions.
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is easy to make and features delicious blackened chicken, fresh bright tomatoes with perfectly cooked al dente pasta!
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 305kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 teaspoons cajun seasoning divided
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 8 ounces penne pasta
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 roma tomato chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle 3 teaspoons of cajun spice mix all over the chicken on both sides and transfer to the heated skillet. Cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest while you make the pasta.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the uncooked pasta, milk and broth. Season with the remaining cajun seasoning and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed and creamy, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken and transfer it on top of the pasta along with the chopped tomatoes and chopped green onions.

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Notes

Tip: Pound your chicken breast if it's uneven in size to ensure even cooking. 

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 433mg | Potassium: 442mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 896IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg