Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet

Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet

Easy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet combines tender chicken, pasta and veggies in a rich Cajun cream sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine chicken, pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 468kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons oil or butter
2 cups chicken chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
3.5 cups dry pasta such as bowtie/farfalle
1 small onion diced
2 stalks celery diced
1 sweet bell pepper diced
6 ounces cream cheese softened, as desired
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk as desired, optional
1.5 cups chicken broth as needed

Instructions

Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chopped chicken with salt, pepper, and half of the Cajun seasoning. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain, but do not rinse. Set aside. Add the chopped onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet, adding more oil if needed.
Cook for about 6 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the vegetables are tender. Transfer vegetables to a bowl.
Wipe out the skillet and add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the sour cream and cream cheese. Continue stirring as the cream cheese melts. Add additional broth or milk as needed until the sauce is smooth and coats the back of a spoon.
Season the sauce with the remaining Cajun seasoning, adjusting to taste.
Add the cooked pasta and stir until coated in the sauce.
Return the chicken and vegetables to the skillet and stir until everything is coated and heated through.

Notes

What to Serve With Easy Cajun Pasta Skillet

- Garlic bread. There is always sauce left in the bowl and something has to get it.
- A green salad.
- Roasted broccoli or green beans. Roast them while the chicken cooks and everything finishes at the same time.

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