30 Minute Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet
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March 13, 2025
super easy
Busy weeknights call for quick, flavorful meals that the whole family will love—and this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet is exactly that! In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a comforting, restaurant-quality dish packed with tender chicken, bold Cajun spices, and a rich, creamy sauce that coats every bite of pasta. It’s the perfect balance of heat and creaminess, making it a go-to dinner when you need something easy, delicious, and satisfying. My 11-year-old son loved it so much he had four servings—so you know it’s a winner! Plus, it all comes together in one skillet, meaning fewer dishes and more time to enjoy with your family!
30 Minute Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet
Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan I love using cast iron, but a non stick would be great too
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast cubed
Spice Blend
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp pink himalayan salt or sea salt
- 1/2 tsp arrow root
Sauce
- 2 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 8.8 oz pappardelle pasta I love Bionature
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat add in the 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
- While that is heating up, in a bowl mix the 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 1/4 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp pink himalayan salt. and 1/2 tsp arrow roottoss in the 1 1/2 lb chicken breast cubed.
- Once the skillet is heated, add in the 1 onion chopped and 1 green pepper chopped. Let cook about 3 minutes.
- Add in the seasoned chicken.
- Cook stirring frequently until the chicken is almost cooked through.
- Add in the 2 1/2 cup whole milk and 3 cup chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add in the 8.8 oz pappardelle pasta and stir.
- Bring back to a boil stirring frequently so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
- The liquid should start to absorb. Continue boiling until the pasta is done. If the pasta absorbs too much of the liquid add in a little bit more chicken broth- 1/2 cup at a time.
- Once the pasta is cooked through and you have a really thick sauce, turn the heat to low and add in the 4 oz cream cheese.
- Stir until completely combined.
- Serve immediately.
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