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Healthy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and creamy Cajun chicken pasta that's quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Cajun Spice Blend

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste Salt

For the Chicken

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Full Cajun spice blend above Cajun spice blend

For the Pasta

  • 12 oz penne or rigatoni pasta
  • 1 cup reserved pasta water

For the Sauce and Vegetables

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced garlic
  • 2 oz cream cheese or Neufchâtel
  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, grated
  • Juice of ½ lemon lemon juice

For Serving

  • to taste Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Extra Parmesan, shaved
  • Lemon wedges Lemon wedges
  • Black pepper Black pepper

Instructions 

  • Mix all Cajun spice ingredients.
  • Toss chicken with spice blend and sear 4–5 mins. Set aside.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, reserve 1 cup water, then drain.
  • Sauté peppers and onion 4–5 mins, add garlic, cook 30 sec. Melt cream cheese, add broth, yogurt, Parmesan, season, then add pasta water to adjust consistency.
  • Return chicken and pasta to skillet, toss to coat. Serve with parsley, Parmesan, and lemon wedges.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve immediately for best flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cajun, Chicken, pasta