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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta is the perfect creamy, spicy, and one-pot meal with bell pepper, Cajun seasoning, and parmesan cheese in the rich sauce. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 669 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound linguine pasta
  • 2 chicken breast , boneless and skinless
  • 3 tablespoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter , divided
  • 1/2 red onion , thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 red bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper , thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , shredded
  • 1/2 cup parsley , minced

Instructions

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  1. Add pasta to salted boiling water and cook one minute shy of the package instructions.
  2. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/4 cup pasta water. Do not rinse.
  3. Pound chicken to an even thickness with a kitchen mallet.
  4. Season chicken with Cajun seasoning.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a large heavy skillet on medium-high heat.
  6. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side.
  7. Remove chicken and let rest, tented with foil.
  8. Add the remaining butter to the skillet and reduce heat to medium.
  9. Add in the red onions and garlic stirring and cooking for 4-5 minutes until onions have softened.
  10. Add in the bell peppers, salt, cayenne pepper, oregano and black pepper, stir to coat and cook for 4-5 minutes until bell peppers have softened.
  11. Add in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, parsley and stir.
  12. Slice the chicken thinly into strips and add to the pot stirring well.
  13. Cook for 2 minutes until sauce coats the pasta.
  14. If sauce thickens too much add in some of the reserved pasta water to thin.
  15. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 669kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 129mg (43%) Sodium 439mg (18%) Potassium 755mg (22%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 4520IU (90%) Vitamin C 96mg (107%) Calcium 176mg (18%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 669

% Daily Value*

Calories 669kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 129mg 43%
Sodium 439mg 18%
Potassium 755mg 16%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 4520IU 90%
Vitamin C 96mg 107%
Calcium 176mg 18%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.