Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine; 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 12 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 green onion, minced; 1 ½ cups heavy cream; ¼ teaspoon dried basil; ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
12 red bell pepper, chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, minced
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil and add linguini pasta.
2
Cook for 8-10 minutes or until al dente and drain.
3
Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
4
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5-7 minutes.
5
Add green adn red peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Reduce heat adn stir in heavy cream.
7
Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and black pepper and heat through.
8
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce.
9
Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces linguine, 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips, 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Cajun 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.

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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