One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Step 1

   Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubes. Place the cubed chicken in a bowl, pour the Cajun seasoning over top, and stir to coat the chicken in spices.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Add the olive oil and butter to a large deep skillet. Heat the oil and butter over medium-high until the skillet is very hot and the butter is melted and foamy.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for a couple minutes on each side, or just until the outside gets some color. The chicken does not need to be cooked through at this point.

5. 5
   Step 5

   Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and continue to sauté for about 2 minutes more, or just until the onion begins to soften. Allow the moisture from the onion to dissolve any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Next, add the pasta, fire roasted diced tomatoes (with the juices), and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir just until everything is evenly combined, then place a lid on top and allow the broth to come up to a boil.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the pasta simmer for about ten minutes, stirring every couple of minutes, until the pasta is tender and the liquid is thick and saucy.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks, then stir until it has melted into the sauce.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Top the pasta with sliced green onions and serve.