Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ounces linguine; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips; 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste); 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper; 4 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 thinly sliced green onion (1 to 2); 1 cup heavy cream (1 to 2 cups); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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"This recipe is very tasty but also spicy!!"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

4 ounces linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (or to taste)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
¹⁄₄ cup chopped green bell pepper
¹⁄₄ cup chopped red bell pepper
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 thinly sliced green onion (1 to 2)
1 cup heavy cream (1 to 2 cups)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon dried basil
¹⁄₄ teaspoon lemon pepper
¹⁄₈ teaspoon garlic powder
¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper

directions

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; drain.
While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
In a large skillet over medium heat saute chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes .
Reduce heat; add heavy cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and pepper and heat through.
In a large bowl toss linguini with sauce.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

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Reviews

I used about 1 tsp cajun seasoning, also had no green onions so I used a small red one and sliced that thinly. Had my son and his girlfriend with us to enjoy it and enjoy we did, very tasty. Thanks for posting. =)

ltdsaloon16r
OMG!!!! This is SOOOO Good!! I used more Cajun seasoning and upped the spices a little. We like a little more flavor. Red and yellow or orange peppers make this a beautiful dish, as well. I omit the mushrooms as Dahling and I are not too crazy about them and the taste is still wonderful.This has quickly become a favorite at our house. It's really very quick and I make it in a large skillet so I have only the pasta pot and skillet for clean up. I serve it with a salad (dressed with a wonderful tangy dressing) and breadsticks or French bread. Yumm!!!!

Boopster
Very good .. My husband thought it was too spicy, so next time i will reduce the amount of cajun ..

najwa
I made this for my boyfriend and I last night. It was really good! We both really liked it. I substituted half and half for the cream because I wanted it to be less fattening, but the half and half doesnt thicken as well. I added some flour to it, but it was still a little runny. Also, I cooked the pasta longer than it says and I made more pasta than the recipe called for. I added freshly diced tomatoes, but I also think next time I will add some grilled asparagus tips. I will definitely be making this dish again!

Stacey S.
Oh my gosh! EVERYONE in our family LOVED this. They all agreed that it was a keeper! It was just perfectly delicious. I used 1 4oz. can of mushrooms, drained. Fifty cents vs. $2.07... Also, I used Cajun Seasoning Recipe 114562 for the cajun seasoning.

Kim S.

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Tweaks

This recipe is awesome. We have made it three times since i found it a few weeks ago. We have been substituting porta bella mushrooms instead of the regular mushrooms and dont think we would ever go back to the regular mushrooms. this recipe is perfect with one exception.... substitute for porta bellas! you won't regret it!

jdrisdale
I used fresh garlic instead of garlic powder, left out the mushrooms, spiced up the cajun seasoning with some cayenne powder, and cut the heavy cream with some 2% milk. It was very tasty and I will be making it again.

amber
Wow, amazing, and superb don't even begin to describe this recipe. It's going to be in heavy rotation now. I subbed Dreamfields pasta for the linguine and used 1% milk in place of the cream (used a little less since it's more watery). Everyone loved it, including our 2.5 year old.

plannermom
Good meal without a lot of hassle. I used Emeril's Creole Seasoning, Bayou Blast #97429 and forgot that it has quite a bit of salt in it already. I didn't need to add any extra salt. I used fat free evaporated milk in place of cream, taking care not to let it boil. I also used olive oil rather than butter; all-in-all not as rich but a much healthier version with all the spiciness.

sugarpea
This stuff is awesome. I use a whole box of pasta instead of just 4 ounces. I slice instead of chopping the peppers & use more green onions.

ryan zuber