Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun chicken pasta is creamy, spicy, and so flavorful! This one skillet recipe is great for the whole family. Make it on busy weeknights or on slow weekends. It takes only 25 minutes in total. This homemade chicken pasta is restaurant quality and so delicious!

Ingreadient

• 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs (cut into ½ inch cubes)
• 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ cup diced onion
• 1 cup chicken broth
• ¾ cup diced tomatoes
• 8 ounces whole wheat penne pasta (or chickpea pasta)
• 3 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• chopped green onions (to garnish)

Step by step

1. First, add butter to a large non-stick skillet. Once melted, add the cubed chicken and Cajun seasoning.
2. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
3. Add in the diced onions. Cook for 3 minutes, until slightly soft.
4. Next, add in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and uncooked pasta.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until pasta is cooked.
6. Add in the cream cheese. Stir to combine.
7. Finally, remove from heat. Garnish with green onions. Serve!