How to Make Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
- cook TIME 8 mins
- prep TIME 12 mins
- total TIME 20 mins
Ingredients (16)
- 14 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 14 oz cooked conchiglie
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 0.5 oz shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth
- 2 oz onion diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
In a pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp minced garlic. Sauté them for 30 seconds.
Add 14 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 tsp chili powder. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Transfer cooked chicken thighs onto another plate.
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and 2 oz diced onion. Sauté until translucent, about 1 minute.
Pour in 1/4 cup unsalted chicken broth, 1/2 cup whole milk, and 4 tbsp heavy cream. Stir occasionally for 30 seconds.
Add cooked chicken thighs, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook for another 30 seconds.
Stir in 14 oz cooked conchiglie and let simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Garnish with 0.5 oz shredded Parmesan and 2 tbsp chopped parsley.
Enjoy.