Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine pasta; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 green onion, chopped; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.25 teaspoon lemon pepper; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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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!

Recipe by Carol Spradling

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

2

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
Cut chicken breast into strips. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
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.
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

935	Calories
62g	Fat
54g	Carbs
44g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 935
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62g	79%
Saturated Fat 37g	186%
Cholesterol 271mg	90%
Sodium 1189mg	52%
Total Carbohydrate 54g	20%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 44g
Vitamin C 128mg	641%
Calcium 237mg	18%
Iron 4mg	19%
Potassium 914mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.