This Cajun chicken pasta dish is easy and delicious, and a great way to enjoy some Cajun cooking. Cajun cuisine is a delicious blend of French, Southern, and other influences. Yum! This dish is a great example of that, and is sure to please anyone who tries it. So, next time you’re in the mood for some great Cajun food, give this dish a try. You won’t be disappointed.
Cajun Chicken Pasta Cooking Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt to taste. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander.
2. Cut chicken breast into strips. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
5. 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.
6. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
Cajuns are known for being great cooks and this chicken pasta dish is full of protein and taste. Cajun cuisine is a unique blend of French, Southern, and other influences, and is known for its robust, country-style cookery. This dish is a great example of that, and is sure to please a crowd.
Cajun Chicken Pasta
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
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 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.
