From be0f5bc6d7e004aca779da3d810c39cc89a4b3d4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: KemoNine Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2023 17:59:09 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] tweak one pot cajun pasta recipe per our preferences --- .../2022-12-04-cajun-chicken-pasta/index.md | 68 ++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 35 insertions(+), 33 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/recipes/2022-12-04-cajun-chicken-pasta/index.md b/content/recipes/2022-12-04-cajun-chicken-pasta/index.md index 850a9a9..2aab09e 100644 --- a/content/recipes/2022-12-04-cajun-chicken-pasta/index.md +++ b/content/recipes/2022-12-04-cajun-chicken-pasta/index.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title = "One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta" author = ["KemoNine"] publishDate = 2022-12-04 -tags = ["BudgetBytes", "OnePot", "Chicken", "Noodles"] +tags = ["OnePot", "Chicken", "Noodles"] draft = false layout="recipe" image="jessica-tan-yxkH3p6WuT0-unsplash.jpg" @@ -12,39 +12,41 @@ AuthorName="KemoNine" AuthorURL="https://culinary.kemonine.info" category="Dinner" cuisine="Cajun" -yield="4" -prepTime="10 mins" -cookTime="20 mins" -ingredients=[ -"** 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 pepper", -"1/4 tsp black pepper", -"1/4 tsp salt", -"** Chicken Pasta **", -"1 Tbsp olive oil", -"1 Tbsp butter", -"1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast", -"1 yellow onion, diced", -"1/2 lb. penne pasta", -"15 oz. fire roasted diced tomatoes", -"2 cups chicken broth", -"2 oz. cream cheese", -"3 green onions, sliced" -] -directions=[ -"Combine the ingredients for the Cajun seasoning in a small bowl. 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.", -"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. 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.", -"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.", -"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.", -"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.", -"Add the cream cheese to the skillet in chunks, then stir until it has melted into the sauce. Top the pasta with sliced green onions and serve." -] [[inspiration]] title="Budget Bytes" url="https://www.budgetbytes.com/one-pot-creamy-cajun-chicken-pasta/]]" +++ + +## 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