One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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

• 1 lbs chicken (cubed)
• onion (diced ; optional)
• 1/2 lbs penne pasta
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 8-12oz cream cheese

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