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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This easy Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, with juicy cajun-spiced chicken, creamy linguine, and veggies. There's even an option for a homemade Cajun seasoning blend.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 780 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Cajun
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 6 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning divided
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 1 pound linguine
- 3 medium multi-color bell peppers sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 8 ounces white or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- Rub 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts with about 1 teaspoon of cajun seasoning each and bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons of butter. Sear the chicken breasts in the butter until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F which will take about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest.
- While the chicken is cooking, slice your vegetables and cook 1 pound linguine according to the package directions.
- In the same skillet (without cleaning it), melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Add in the sliced bell peppers, onion, and mushroom. Sauté until veggies are tender, stirring frequently, about 6 to 7 minutes. Sprinkle remaining 2 teaspoons of cajun seasoning over veggies and cook 1 minute more.
- Pour in 2 cups heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta and toss until coated and veggies are evenly distributed. Slice chicken breasts and serve over hot pasta.
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Notes
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
780kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Cholesterol
187mg
(62%)
Sodium
228mg
(10%)
Potassium
824mg
(24%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
4385IU
(88%)
Vitamin C
79.5mg
(88%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 780
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 780kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Cholesterol | 187mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 228mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 824mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 4385IU | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 79.5mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.