Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Cajun chicken pasta with bell peppers and tender chicken strips in a rich and spicy cream sauce is a quick and easy comforting weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into strips; place in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)

935
Calories
44 g
Protein
54 g
Carbs
62 g
Fat
5 g
Fiber
1189 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/8778/cajun-chicken-pasta/
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