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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta has tender bites of pasta and chicken in a creamy cajun sauce. Perfect for weeknights, it's ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces Penne pasta about 3 cups uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon Butter divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds Chicken breasts cut into small chunks
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth divided
  • 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
  • 2 cups Nonfat milk
  • 3/4  cup Fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1  tablespoon Fresh chopped parsley
  • 3 Roma tomatoes diced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside on until ready to use.
  • Meanwhile,in a large, deep skillet, melt 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken pieces to the skillet and season with the cajun seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • To the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons of butter and the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute.
  • Whisk in 1/4 cup of chicken broth and stir constantly to deglaze the pan (loosen and scrape up all the brown bits of flavor from the bottom of the pan), then stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Whisk in milk and remaining chicken broth and simmer for several minutes until thickened (sauce should coat the back of a spoon).
  • Remove from heat and gradually add in the Parmesan cheese a little at a time until it's fully melted and incorporated.
  • Toss the cooked pasta and chicken with the sauce to coat.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with diced tomatoes and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

Adjust the heat level to your liking by adding more of less of the cajun seasoning. 

Nutrition

Calories: 738kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 799mg | Potassium: 1013mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2115IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 3mg

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