Cajun Chicken Pasta with Scallions

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:45:41 GMT

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Finely chop 2 teaspoons garlic. Trim ends from scallions, then thinly slice. Cut chicken into ½-inch pieces, then season all over with Cajun seasoning (use half for milder heat) and a pinch of salt

Step 2

Add cavatappi to boiling water and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Reserve 1½ cups cooking water, then drain pasta and return to pot off heat

Step 3

Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add chicken and cook, stirring once or twice, until well browned and cooked through, 7–10 minutes

Step 4

Add scallions, chopped garlic, and 3 tablespoons flour to skillet with chicken; cook over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in cream cheese and 1½ cups milk. Bring to a boil, stirring, until cream cheese is melted, 1–2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce is thickened to consistency of heavy cream, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Return pot with pasta to medium heat. Add chicken and sauce mixture, reserved pasta water, and half of the Parmesan; cook, tossing, until pasta is coated in sauce, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve Cajun chicken pasta topped with remaining Parmesan. Enjoy

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