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One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Cook a complete dinner in one pot with this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, using mostly pantry-stable items. Perfect for busy weeknights! Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course
Soup
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
4
Servings
Calories
483
kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
2
teaspoon
Smoked paprika
1
teaspoon
Oregano
1
teaspoon
Thyme
0.5
teaspoon
Garlic powder
0.5
teaspoon
Onion powder
0.25
teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
0.25
teaspoon
Black pepper
0.25
teaspoon
Salt
1
tablespoon
Olive oil
1
tablespoon
Butter
1
lb
Boneless skinless chicken breast
½
lb
Penne pasta
15
oz
Fire roasted diced tomatoes
2
cups
Chicken broth
2
oz
Cream cheese
3
Green onions
sliced
Instructions
Instructions
Heat olive oil and butter in your pressure cooker on medium until hot.
1 tablespoon Olive oil,
1 tablespoon Butter
Add chicken seasoned with smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Brown until golden.
1 teaspoon Oregano,
1 teaspoon Thyme,
0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder,
0.5 teaspoon Onion powder,
0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper,
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper,
0.25 teaspoon Salt,
1 lb Boneless skinless chicken breast
Stir in uncooked penne pasta and add chicken broth and fire roasted tomatoes. Ensure pasta is mostly covered.
½ lb Penne pasta,
15 oz Fire roasted diced tomatoes,
2 cups Chicken broth
Lock the lid, set pressure cooker to high for 6 minutes. Use natural release after quick slow release.
Open lid, stir in cream cheese until melted into sauce.
2 oz Cream cheese
Serve hot, topped with sliced green onions.
3 Green onions
Video
https://youtube.com/watch?v=qV0F5FiXUXw%3Ffeature%3Doembed
Notes
Using natural release keeps chicken juicy and flavors meld better.