Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

Name: Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine pasta; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped; 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 green onion, minced; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces linguine pasta
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
2
Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
3
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
4
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. 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 pasta, 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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