Recipes Main Dishes Pasta Chicken Cajun Chicken Pasta 4.8 (2,791) 1,986 Reviews 735 Photos This creamy Cajun chicken pasta with bell peppers and mushrooms is easy to make, full of spicy flavor, and ready to eat in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights! Submitted by Carol Spradling Updated on September 20, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 735 735 735 735 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 2 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 4 ounces linguine or other 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 ¼ teaspoon dried basil ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper, or to taste ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Directions Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into strips; place in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. 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 pasta, toss, and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve. Debbie Welch I Made It Print 7,579 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 935 Calories 62g Fat 54g Carbs 44g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 935 % Daily Value * Total Fat 62g 79% Saturated Fat 37g 186% Cholesterol 271mg 90% Sodium 1189mg 52% Total Carbohydrate 54g 20% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 7g Protein 44g 87% Vitamin C 128mg 142% Calcium 237mg 18% Iron 4mg 19% Potassium 914mg 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.