Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces uncooked linguine; 2 pounds chicken breast strips; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/4 cup butter; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced*; 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced*; 1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms; 2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced*; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Garnish: chopped green onions

Servings: persons

12 ounces uncooked linguine
2 pounds chicken breast strips
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/4 cup butter
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced*
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced*
1 (8-oz.) package fresh mushrooms
2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced*
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Garnish: chopped green onions

1
Prepare pasta according to package directions.
2
Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp. salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken, and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
3
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and saute 9 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
4
Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-low heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
5
*1/2 (16-oz.) bag frozen sliced green, red, and yellow bell peppers and onion may be substituted. For testing purposes only, we used Birds Eye Pepper Stir-Fry.

511

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces uncooked linguine, 2 pounds chicken breast strips, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided, 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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