Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is a family favorite! We enjoy this recipe almost weekly!

Ingredients

• 8 oz pasta of choice (we use rotini), cooked according to package instructions
• 2 large chicken breasts
• Chicken Seasoning
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Paprika
  • Ground red pepper
• Cream Sauce Seasoning
  • 13 oz whole milk
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅛ tsp paprika
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp onion powder
  • ⅛ tsp chili powder

Instructions

1. Cook Pasta:
   Boil pasta in salted water until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and a pinch of ground red pepper. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove from pan, let rest, then slice.
3. Blend the Cream Sauce: In a blender, combine whole milk, cream cheese, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. Blend until smooth and fully combined.
4. Combine Pasta & Sauce: Using the same skillet with the chicken drippings, add the cooked pasta. Pour in the cream sauce and stir to coat evenly.
5. Thicken the Sauce: Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 1 minute).
6. Finish & Serve: Add sliced chicken and stir gently until everything is well combined and heated through.Serve warm and enjoy.