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title = "One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta"
author = ["KemoNine"]
publishDate = 2022-12-04
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lastmod = 2023-01-01
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tags = ["OnePot", "Chicken", "Noodles"]
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draft = false
layout="recipe"
image="jessica-tan-yxkH3p6WuT0-unsplash.jpg"
imagecaption="The view on the water on a Lousiana swamp river. The perspectie is looking down river from a boat. The image was obtained from Unsplash at https://unsplash.com/photos/yxkH3p6WuT0"
date="2022-12-04"
AuthorName="KemoNine"
AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info"
category="Dinner"
cuisine="Cajun"
[[inspiration]]
title="Budget Bytes"
url="https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta/]]"
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## Cajun Seasoning {#cajun-seasoning}
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (to taste / ground)
- 1/4 tsp salt (to taste)
## Chicken Pasta {#chicken-pasta}
- 1 lbs chicken (cubed)
- onion (diced ; optional)
- 1/2 lbs penne pasta
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 8-12oz cream cheese
## Directions {#directions}
- Big sauce pan
- Soften onion
- Add chicken and cook just through
- Add broth and deglaze
- Add penne
- Bring to boil
- Reduce to simmer
- Cover
- Cook, stirring occassionally until penne done
- Slowly add cream cheese chunks until desired creaminess
