Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta | One-Pot Recipe in 20 Minutes

In this recipe tutorial, we're whipping up a mouthwatering Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta that's as easy to make as it is delicious. Join me as I show you how to create this savoury one-pot wonder that's perfect for busy weeknights or cosy weekends at home.

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Easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta | One-Pot Recipe in 20 Minutes

Serves 4

Cajun Seasoning Ingredients

2 tsp x Smoked Paprika

1 tsp x Dried Oregano 

1 tsp x Dried Thyme 

1/2 tsp x Cayenne Pepper

1 tsp x Garlic Powder

1 tsp  x Onion Powder

1/2 tsp x Ground Black Pepper

1/2 tsp x Salt

Chicken Pasta Ingredients

500g x Chicken Breast (2 chicken Breast)

25ml x Olive Oil

30g x Butter

1 x Large Brown Onion (Diced)

1 x Red Bell Pepper (Diced)

1 x Green Bell Pepper (Diced)

1 x Clove of Garlic (Finely Grated)

500ml x Chicken Stock

200g x Dried Pasta 

80g x Cream Cheese

2 x Spring Onions (Finely Sliced )

Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)

Method

1. To make the cajun seasoning, mix all of the ingredients together and place to one side until you’re ready to use it.

2. Next, cut the chicken breast into 1-inch cubes and coat in the seasoning. Cover and place into the fridge until you’re ready to use it.  

3. To prepare the vegetables, cut the onion and peppers into small dice and grate one clove of garlic on a microplane. Finely slice the spring onions and place them into a bowl along with a pinch of the diced red and green peppers ready to garnish with later. 

4. Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add in the olive oil followed by the butter. Once the butter is foaming, add in the cajun chicken. Seal off the chicken and remove it from the pan onto a plate. You do not need to cook the chicken completely at this stage. Place the pan back over the heat.

5. Add in the onions and peppers and cook for 4 minutes until soft then add in the garlic and cook for a further 1 minute.  Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer, add the chicken back into the pan along with the pasta. Mix and place a lid on, cook for 8 minutes stirring halfway through. 

6. After 8 minutes remove the lid and stir through the cream cheese. Taste to check the seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed. 

7. Serve and garnish with the chopped spring onion and diced peppers you put to one side earlier on. 

Enjoy!