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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – 30-Minute Recipe

A one‑pot dinner of tender chicken, penne, and a smoky Cajun‑spiced cream sauce, finished with fresh green onions. It’s quick, comforting, and uses mostly pantry staples.

Recipe by Beth Moncel· Structured by ReelsMeals

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One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta – 30-Minute Recipe

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Servings

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30 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 1/2 lb penne pasta (uncooked)
  • 15 oz fire‑roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 oz cream cheese
  • 3 green onions

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt to make the Cajun seasoning.
  2. 2
    Toss the cubed chicken with the Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
  3. 3
    Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium‑high heat until the butter foams and the skillet is very hot.
  4. 4
    Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and sear for about 2 minutes per side, just until the exterior is browned (the chicken does not need to be fully cooked).
  5. 5
    Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for roughly 2 minutes, stirring until the onion begins to soften and any browned bits are released.
  6. 6
    Stir in the uncooked penne, fire‑roasted diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
  7. 7
    Cover the skillet with a lid and bring the mixture to a boil.
  8. 8
    Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium‑low and simmer, stirring every few minutes, for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender and the sauce has thickened.
  9. 9
    Add the cream cheese chunks to the skillet and stir until fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
  10. 10
    Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

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Season before cooking

Toss the cubed chicken with the Cajun seasoning before adding it to the skillet.

Sear, don’t fully cook

Sear the seasoned chicken until the exterior is browned.

Stir pasta while simmering

Stir the mixture every few minutes during the 10‑minute simmer.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to make One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe make?
This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe come from?
It was shared by Beth Moncel on budgetbytes.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.
How many calories are in One-Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta?
Roughly 482.65 kcal, based on the nutrition details captured with this recipe. Treat it as an estimate.