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title = "One Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta"
author = ["KemoNine"]
publishDate = 2022-12-04
lastmod = 2023-01-01
tags = ["OnePot", "Chicken", "Noodles"]
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