Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

By: Tammy Schill 
"Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1,089)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups 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
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
  4. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 1109 | Total Fat: 82.2g | Cholesterol: 348mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2010 by VBHOKIE   view full review
So I have now made this recipe a minimum of about 50 times. It is our favorite recipe on this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by LETTR6   view full review
very good. i used the fat-free half and half with a little cornstarch to thicken. it turned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by JEN78RN   view full review
I originally saw this recipe in a Taste of Home issue from 1995. This dish is served at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
This is a great recipe. I played a little with it by adding 1/2 cup white wine and some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2003 by LESLEYSALYER   view full review
this is sooooo good. this is the kind of food i crave and what i usually order at restaurants....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2003 by MARY081101   view full review
Excellent! I did substitute fat free evaporated milk for the whipping cream and also added a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by DONNA1000   view full review
I cook a lot and this recipe was very good. For me to rate something five stars the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by JOSIE   view full review
Good Recipe! I make this for my husband about every 4 months since it's so rich. Tastes...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by BARBIE0492   view full review
Excellent! this was restuarant quality. I made it for Sunday dinner and everyone raved over...

 

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