Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun chicken pasta is easy and delicious. Cajun cooking combines French, Southern, and other influences. It's robust, country-style cookery, just like this dish. Laissez les bons temps roulez and bon appétit!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 935 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Cut chicken breast into strips. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 4

Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.