Recipe: Appetizing Cajun Chicken Pasta

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 16 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cajun Chicken Pasta

1. You need of Chicken Breasts Boneless.
2. It's of Spice Mix Cajun.
3. It's of Pasta.
4. Prepare of Olive Oil.
5. You need of Butter.
6. It's of Green Bell Pepper , Sliced.
7. Prepare of Red Bell Pepper , Sliced.
8. Prepare of Onion , Large - sized , Sliced.
9. Prepare of Garlic.
10. Prepare of Tomatoes.
11. You need of Chicken Broth.
12. It's of Heavy Cream.
13. You need of Cayenne Pepper.
14. Prepare of Black Pepper , freshly ground.
15. It's of Salt.
16. You need of Parsley Fresh , chopped.

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 step by step

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!.
2. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice over chicken pieces. Toss around to coat..
3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy skillet over high heat. Add chicken in a single layer; do not stir. Allow chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate..
4. Add remaining olive oil and butter. When heated, add peppers, onions, and garlic. Sprinkle on remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed..
5. Cook over very high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Add tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove all vegetables from the pan..
6. With the pan over high heat, pour in the chicken broth. Cook on high for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until cream starts to thicken the mixture. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. Sauce should be spicy!.
8. Finally, add chicken and vegetables to sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until mixture is bubbly and hot..
9. Add drained pasta and toss to combine..
10. Top with chopped fresh parsley! 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.