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Creany Cajun Chicken pasta on a square dish with wooden background and tea towels. A wooden salt bowl and a small bowl of zucchini are on the top.
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5 from 1 vote

30 Minute Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Skillet

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: 30 minute meal, bacon and chicken, cajun chicken, chicken, one pan meal, skillet meal

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
  • 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt

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.