# High Protein Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This is a delicious high-protein creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe that is only 525 calories per serving and made in one pan.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 800 g chicken breast
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp salt & pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 400 g chopped tomatoes
- 275 g dry penne pasta
- 500 ml chicken stock
- 150 g light cream cheese

## Instructions

1. Cut 800g of chicken breast into small pieces.
2. Season the chicken with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp cayenne, 1 tsp salt & pepper, and 1 tsp oregano.
3. Mix the seasonings thoroughly with the chicken.
4. Spray a pan with oil and heat it on high heat.
5. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook.
6. Add 1 medium onion to the pan and mix with the chicken.
7. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic to the pan and mix well.
8. Pour in 400g of chopped tomatoes.
9. Add 275g of dry penne pasta to the pan.
10. Pour 500ml of chicken stock into the pan.
11. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10-12 minutes.
12. Remove the lid and stir the pasta.
13. Add 150g of light cream cheese and stir until fully incorporated and creamy.
14. Serve the creamy Cajun chicken pasta.

## Equipment

- pan
- spatula
- container

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kslBNZSfzcI
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e3a0a539-d4c0-4072-8bea-8cc4ef5eeba0
- Extracted: 2025-08-28

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