Spiced Cajun Chicken Pasta with Peppers

Name: Spiced Cajun Chicken Pasta with Peppers
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 4 oz linguine pasta; 2 chicken breasts; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp butter; 1 red bell pepper; 1 green bell pepper; 4 fresh mushrooms; 1 green onion; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 tsp dried basil; 0.25 tsp lemon pepper; 0.25 tsp salt; 0.25 tsp garlic powder; 0.25 tsp ground black pepper; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Create a comforting weeknight dinner with this Cajun chicken pasta, featuring tender strips of chicken in a rich, spicy cream sauce along with colorful bell peppers and earthy mushrooms.

Recipe Info

Prep Time

30 min

Difficulty

Easy

Servings

Nutrition

calories935kcal

carbohydrates54g

fat62g

fiber5g

protein44g

sodium1189mg

sugar7g

Dinner Cajun

Ingredients

4 oz linguine pasta

2 chicken breasts

2 tsp Cajun seasoning

2 tbsp butter

1 red bell pepper

1 green bell pepper

4 fresh mushrooms

1 green onion

1 cup heavy cream

0.25 tsp dried basil

0.25 tsp lemon pepper

0.25 tsp salt

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp ground black pepper

0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the linguine and cook until al dente for about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well.

While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breasts into strips and place them in a plastic zipper bag with Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring often, until it's browned and nearly cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Reduce heat under the skillet, then stir in cream along with dried basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper. Heat until it's just right, then toss in the cooked pasta. Warm everything through.

Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top before serving.