Lighter Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Spicy flavor, bell peppers, crispy chicken, plus the best creamy sauce...all made in just one pot in 30 mins!

⏱ 25 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 15min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 7
Lighter Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

6 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente, according to package directions. Drain.2. In the same pot set over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the onion, chicken, and 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning. Cook until browned all over, about 5 minutes. Spoon the chicken onto a plate.3. To the pot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil, the bell peppers, and garlic. Cook another 5 minutes until the peppers are soft. Stir in 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning. Add a pinch each of red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook another minute, until the spices are fragrant, then pour in the broth and milk. Add the cream cheese. Whisk until smooth. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook 5 minutes, until thickened slightly.4. Stir in the parmesan. Then toss in the pasta and chicken and cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Serve immediately topped with additional basil. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

467kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$1901.00
Per Serving
$317.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3802.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (79% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
short-cut pasta 1 lb $39.00
extra virgin olive oil 4 tbsp $138.00
chicken tenders 1 lb $88.00
1 tbsp -
kosher salt and black pepper - -
yellow onion 1 medium $50.00
bell peppers 2 $175.00
garlic 3 cloves $593.00
crushed red pepper flakes - -
low sodium chicken broth 1 cup $40.00
milk 1 cup $25.00
cream cheese 2 oz $84.00
grated parmesan cheese 0.5 cup $313.00
chopped fresh basil 2 tbsp $356.00

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Lighter Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb short-cut pasta
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken tenders, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tbsp , plus 1-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped or grated
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil

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