Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Spice Up Your Life (Without Breaking a Sweat): Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! ️
Feeling the need to inject some flavor and excitement into your dinner routine? Look no further than this Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta! This dish is a culinary adventure that combines tender, juicy chicken with a kickin’ Cajun sauce and a velvety cream base for a truly satisfying experience.
But don’t worry, spice lovers and heat novices alike can enjoy this recipe! The level of spice is easily adjustable so you can personalize it to your taste buds’ desires.
This dish is perfect for:
- A flavorful weeknight meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Impressing guests with its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and creamy texture.
- A satisfying dinner that’s both comforting and exciting.
Ready to ditch the bland and embrace the Cajun magic? Head over to the full recipe and let’s get cooking!
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
Ingredients
- 4 oz linguine pasta
- 2 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
- 3/4 c sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 c sliced zucchini
- 2 Tbsp minced green onion
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1 1/2 c heavy cream
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain.
- Meanwhile, toss chicken strips with cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear, 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and green onion to skillet; cook 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt, pepper, basil and garlic powder; cook, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in cream. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
- Cook until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes.
- Add noodles and toss; cook until heated through. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
Keywords: Pasta, Cajun, Chicken