Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Serve up a spicy dinner for two with this hot and creamy linguini tossed with an eye-opening blend of chicken strips sauteed with Cajun seasoning, colorful bell peppers, mushrooms and onions. Cream, basil, lemon pepper and garlic powder finish the sauce.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
1109 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.
Step 2
Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
Step 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.
Step 4
In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

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

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