Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients

• 4 oz linguine pasta
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (sliced into thin strips)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 0.5 red bell pepper (chopped)
• 4 fresh mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 green onion (minced)
• 1.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 tsp dried basil
• 0.25 tsp lemon pepper
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 0.125 tsp garlic powder
• 0.125 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Steps

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

2. 2

   Add linguini pasta to the boiling water and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, place chicken strips and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss until the chicken is evenly coated.

4. 4

   In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the seasoned chicken until it is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chopped green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, and minced green onions to the skillet; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.

7. 7

   Season the sauce with dried basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper; heat through until the sauce is warm and slightly thickened.

8. 8

   In a large bowl, toss the cooked linguini with the creamy Cajun sauce.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.

Notes

Try serving this dish with corn bread. For a bolder flavor, some reviewers suggest adding extra Cajun seasoning. You can also experiment with adding other vegetables to the mix.

Nutrition per serving

• main dish
• pasta
• chicken
• spicy
• Cajun
• dinner for two
• creamy