Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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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.

Submitted by Tammy Schill
Updated on February 14, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 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

  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped

  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 green onion, minced

  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ⅛ 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.

    a bowl of linguine topped with chicken breast strips, red and green bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion
    Matthew Humphries

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in the recipe name, the use of black pepper for lemon-pepper, and the increased cook time of the cream sauce when using the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1109 Calories
82g Fat
54g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 1109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 82g 105%
Saturated Fat 50g 250%
Cholesterol 348mg 116%
Sodium 1134mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 54g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 43g 85%
Vitamin C 91mg 101%
Calcium 219mg 17%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 891mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.