Cajun Chicken Creamy Meal (Printable Recipe Version)
This easy dish combines soft chicken and pasta in a rich tomato sauce flavored with homemade Cajun spices. Ready in no time!
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
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1 teaspoon dried oregano.
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne.
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1 teaspoon dried thyme.
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1/2 teaspoon powder made from garlic.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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2 teaspoons smoked paprika.
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1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon powder made from onion.
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1 tablespoon butter.
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1 pound chicken breasts, no bone or skin.
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1 diced yellow onion.
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8 ounces (about half a pound) penne pasta.
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A 15-ounce can of roasted tomatoes, diced (with juices).
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2 cups of chicken stock.
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2 ounces of softened cream cheese.
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3 green onions, thinly sliced.
# Steps to Make It:
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Stir together all the Cajun spice mix in a bowl.
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Dice the chicken into small pieces, then coat them with your spice mix.
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Melt butter together with olive oil in a big pan.
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Sauté your chicken until it turns golden brown.
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Toss in your chopped onion and let it cook for a couple of minutes until tender.
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Pour in the can of tomatoes (with juices), pasta, and chicken broth.
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Let it reach a boil, then cover the pan, lower heat, and let it cook gently for 10 minutes.
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Stir once in a while until the pasta's cooked through.
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Add cream cheese and stir until it blends in fully.
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Sprinkle green onions over the top before serving.
# Extra Information:
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A deep pan works well for this dish.
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Stir often to keep pasta from sticking to the bottom.