One-Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta - The Defined Dish Recipes (2024)

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 12 minutes mins

Total: 27 minutes mins

Servings: 4

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• ▢ 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ▢ 1.5 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 tsp paprika
• ▢ 1/2 tsp cayenne (1/2 tsp is spicy. If you want mild, go for 1/4 tsp. If you are serving kids omit the cayenne).
• ▢ 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• ▢ 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• ▢ 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• ▢ 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• ▢ 1/2 cup white onion, diced
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 12 ounces penne pasta (I use Jovial Brown Rice Pasta)
• ▢ 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• ▢ 2 cups milk almond milk is okay for dairy-free option
• ▢ 1 tsp kosher salt
• ▢ 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
• ▢ 1 roma tomato, seeds scooped out and diced fine
• ▢ 2 green onions, thinly sliced, green parts only
• ▢ 2 tbsp shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

• In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, thyme, rosemary, oregano and 1 tsp kosher salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.

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• Place chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with parchment or saran wrap. Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a skillet, pound chicken until it is a uniform 1/4 inch thickness.

• Season both of the chicken breasts all over with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Now, take about 1 teaspoon of the prepared spice mixture and evenly sprinkle on both sides of the chicken breasts (reserving the remaining mixture for later).

• Heat oil in a large skillet with sides (I use a 3 qt. Saucier) over medium-high heat. When hot, but not smoking, sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a side. Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and let rest while you make the pasta.

• Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic to the same skillet and saute, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. (If your skillet is dry, add an extra tsp of oil.)

• Add the pasta, broth and milk. Season with salt and the remaining seasoning blend. Bring the contents in the pot to a gentle simmering (you don't want it to be boiling). Cook, simmering and stirring often until pasta is al dente and liquid is absorbed and creamy, 12 to 15 minutes.

• Finish with lemon juice and taste, adjust salt and pepper, as desired. Serve in a bowl and top with sliced chicken, roma tomatoes, green onion and shredded parmesan (optional). Enjoy!

Servings: 4