Cajun Pasta

For those of you that like spice, this dish is perfect for you! This Cajun pasta has a nice heat to it and has a bunch of flavor. This is one of the dishes that I call "accidental dinner." These usually occur when I have no idea what to cook for dinner. My solution to this is usually to ask my husband to pick a protein. This particular night he chose chicken and all I had was the chicken, some noodles, and a bunch of spices. So I threw this together, having no idea how it would turn out. The first attempt was perfect for my husband and me, heavy of the spice. However, I know that not everyone enjoys the same level of spice, so I made it again cutting the amount of spice in half.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Paprika

• 1/2 Tbsp Oregano

• 1/2 Tbsp Thyme

• 1/2 Tbsp Garlic Powder

• 2 Tbsp Cayenne Pepper

• 2 tsp Black Pepper

• 2 tsp Salt

• 1 Onion, Diced

• 16 oz Penne Pasta

• 2 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast, Diced

• 1/4 cup Cream Cheese

• 1 cup Chicken Broth

Let's Get Ragin' Cajun!

-Add all spices together.

-Set aside 1 to 2 Tbsp of seasoning mix.

-Toss chicken with the rest of the seasoning.

-Cook the chicken on medium-high until the outside gets some color (chicken does not have to be cooked through at this point of the process.

-Add onion and cook until tender (about 2 minutes).

-Add pasta and broth, bring to a boil.

-Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until pasta is done.

-Add the reserved seasoning and cream cheese.

-Stir until cream cheese is melted.

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Have Fun with It!

This recipe is great for those that only like a mild heat to their dishes. For those that like a stronger punch of heat, you can double the spice amounts (fair warning this made even my eyes water!) like I do for my husband and me. Check out The Diner Carr on Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest!