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.

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 6 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Cajun Chicken Pasta

You need 1 lb of White Meat Chicken (Although, you can use either).
Prepare 1 tbsp of Minced Garlic or Garlic Powder.
Prepare 1 tbsp of Lemon Pepper.
It's 1 tbsp of Dried Basil Flakes.
You need 2 tbsp of Cajun Seasoning.
It's 2 cup of Red and Green Bell Peppers.
Prepare 1 cup of Heavy Cream.
You need 1 cup of Grated Parmesan Cheese.
It's 1 of Pasta of your liking. This dish is for 2 to 3 people, so use as much as needed..
Prepare 1/2 cup of Olive Oil.

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

Start with prepping your peppers. For those of y'all who follow my recipes you know I like to julienne my veggies. You can slice and use any color bell pepper, but I would stick to bell peppers rather than changing the veg. If you do, please comment I would like to know how it turned out..
On a clean cutting board. Cut your chicken into bite size pieces. I usually go for half an inch. After cutting chicken coat with cajun seasoning. We will save the other seasonings for the sauce. Leave chicken in fridge for hour minimum, 24 hours max..
Start with boiling water for pasta. Use any kind of pasta. We like to use veggie pasta for healtier balance. When the water is ready throw in pasta, and heat oil in skillet or wok..
When oil is hot, toss in chicken and cook till you see no raw outside pieces. Chicken will finish cooking with the veggies. Toss in veggies and cook till veggies are bendable, but still crunchy. The veggies will finish cooking in the sauce..
Toss in heavy cream and the rest of your seasonings. Bring cream to a simmer, and toss in parmesan cheese. Please be smart and get some parmesan you have to grate. Kraft is not cheese. Try to find a 12-24 month aged cheese. You will thank me for it. This dish doesn't require salt since you have such a salty cheese. You can add ground pepper if you like..
Cook until sauce thickens just a little. You're not looking for a heavy looking sauce. Drain pasta and plate adding sauce to your liking. My wife drowns her noodles with sauce. Add some extra grated parmesan, and serve with some tasty french bread..

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.