Easiest Way to Cook Perfect Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun Chicken Pasta. Chicken dredged in Cajun spices is sauteed with bell peppers and mushrooms, and presented in a basil-cream sauce over linguine. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cook the pasta according to package directions.

Cajun Chicken Pasta Cream, basil, lemon pepper and garlic powder finish the sauce. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! You can cook Cajun Chicken Pasta using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Cajun Chicken Pasta

  1. Prepare of chicken diced.
  2. You need of red peppers.
  3. Prepare of medium red onion.
  4. Prepare of minced garlic.
  5. It's of butter.
  6. It's of heavy cream.
  7. You need of cream cheese.
  8. Prepare of parmesan cheese.
  9. You need of cajan seasoning (we use Badia).
  10. You need of pasta (we like penne).

Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Heat the oil in large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken just starts to change color and the spices are toasted. How To Store Leftover Cajun Chicken Pasta.

Cajun Chicken Pasta instructions

  1. Put water on to boil for the pasta..
  2. Sauté garlic and onions with the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until garlic is fragrant..
  3. Season chicken with paprika (optional) and add to skillet. Cook over medium heat..
  4. Add pasta once water is boiling and cook to al dente. Reserve some pasta water to thin out sauce if needed..
  5. Once chicken is cooked through add cream cheese, heavy cream, and cajan seasoning. Stir frequently and cook until cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce..
  6. Add red peppers and parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling..
  7. Mix pasta in with sauce and add pasta water as needed to thin sauce. Add additional parmesan cheese and cajan seasoning to taste and enjoy!.

Store this pasta in an airtight container in the fridge. Can You Freeze Cajun Chicken Pasta. I would freeze this in individual servings so that it will be easier to thaw. Made with chicken breast, pasta, and plenty of fresh, colorful veggies with Cajun Seasoning is an easy meal! This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is one of my family's favorite meals all-year 'round.