ONE-POT CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

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You can have this creamy and comforting pasta with chicken on the table in just 30 minutes and best of all, it all cooks in one pot -- you won't even need to boil water first! It's packed with tender chicken thighs, bell peppers, and onions, and finished off with a creamy tomato sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 medium green bell peppers, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
12 ounces smooth penne (see Cook's Note)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
6 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
Kosher salt
4 scallions, sliced, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the peppers and onions and cook until they just begin to release some of their juices, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until softened, 1 minute.
  • Add the pasta, chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. When it boils, continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al dente and the sauce is thickened and reduced by about half, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the cream cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt. Stir until the cream cheese is combined and melted. Don't worry if the sauce looks runny, it will thicken as it sits. Top with sliced scallions.

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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the pasta. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


SHO AIB
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was creamy and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


Christopher Easterwood
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mumtaj Ali
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the pasta. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


Tarah-lee Kaplan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was creamy and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be making this again!


Albert Garcia
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the pasta is always al dente. The sauce is flavorful and has just the right amount of spice. I highly recommend this recipe!


MALIK KURRAM
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I'm not a huge fan of Cajun food, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm so glad I did! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be


Ojwang Abraham
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Opal
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the pasta was al dente. The sauce was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I will definitely