One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• Paprika

  Spices

  2 tsp or 4g

• Oregano

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp, leaves or 1g

• Thyme

  Spices, dried

  1 tsp, leaves or 1g

• Garlic powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 2g

• Onion powder

  Spices

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Cayenne pepper

  Spices, red or cayenne

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Pepper

  Spices, black

  ¼ tsp or 0.5g

• Salt

  Table

  ¼ tsp or 2g

• Olive oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Butter

  Unsalted

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Chicken breast

  Broilers or fryers, meat only, raw

  1 lb or 454g

• Onions

  Raw

  1 medium or 110g

• Whole wheat pasta

  Dry

  8 oz or 227g

• Tomatoes

  Red, ripe, canned, packed in tomato juice

  1 can or 190g

• Chicken broth

  Soup, canned, ready-to-serve

  2 cup or 480g

• Cream cheese

  Low fat

  2 oz or 57g

• Scallions

  Spring onions or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw

  2 medium or 30g

Directions

1. Combine the Cajun seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes, place in a bowl, pour the seasoning over, and stir to coat.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat until hot and foamy. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until the outside is browned.
3. Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for about 2 minutes until it begins to soften, dissolving any browned bits.
4. Add pasta, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth. Stir to combine, cover, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick.
6. Add cream cheese in chunks and stir until melted into the sauce. Top with sliced green onions and serve.