How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love spicy and flavorful dishes, then Cajun chicken pasta is the perfect recipe for you. This dish combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich and creamy Cajun sauce, all served over a bed of al dente pasta. The result is a decadent and satisfying meal that is sure to become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

Cajun cuisine hails from the deep south of the United States and is known for its bold and zesty flavors. It’s a fusion of French, Spanish, and West African influences...

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 2

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Cut chicken breast into strips. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add cooked linguine, toss, and heat through.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
  • Nutrition

    935 cal.

    • Total Fat: 62g
    • Saturated Fat: 37g
    • Cholesterol: 271mg
    • Sodium: 1189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 44g
    • Vitamin C: 128mg
    • Calcium: 237mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 914mg