Creamy Creole Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Creole Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Whole-Wheat Pasta (Like Penne Or Rotini); 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning, Divided; 1/2 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Minced; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 cup Diced Tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 1/4 cups Heavy Cream; 4 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese; 1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water; 1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Whole-Wheat Pasta (Like Penne Or Rotini)
2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning, Divided
1/2 whole Medium Yellow Onion, Minced
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 cup Diced Tomatoes
1/2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
1/4 cups Heavy Cream
4 ounces, weight 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese
1/2 cups Pasta Cooking Water
1/4 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
Cook pasta in boiling salted water.
2
Drain (reserve some pasta cooking water) and set aside.
3
In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium high heat.
4
Add the chicken and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning blend and cook until the chicken has just cooked through, about 6 minutes.
5
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
6
Add the minced onion and garlic to the hot skillet and oil.
7
Saute until the onion is tender and then add the chicken back to the pan, stir in the tomatoes and oregano and cook until the tomatoes start to break down.
8
Add the cream, cream cheese, and remaining Creole seasoning.
9
Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for a couple minutes, until the cream cheese melts.
10
Add pasta to the pan and toss to combine.
11
Loosen sauce with reserved pasta cooking water if needed.
12
Serve pasta with a grating of Parmesan cheese if desired.
13
I did not add any extra salt to this, only pepper.
14
The seasoning that I use is salty enough for my taste.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Whole-Wheat Pasta (Like Penne Or Rotini), 2 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut Into Bite Size Pieces, 2 teaspoons Creole Seasoning, Divided, and more.

Yes, Creamy Creole Chicken Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Creole Chicken Pasta

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