Cajun Chicken Pasta

This creamy Cajun chicken pasta is a flavor-packed weeknight dinner you’ll want to make again and again. Tender chicken, colorful peppers, and pasta are coated in a rich, seasoned cream sauce that’s bursting with Cajun spice. It’s the perfect recipe for a comforting, delicious dinner at home.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword cajun, chicken, pasta

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 628kcal

Ingredients

1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2x½-inch strips
3 tsp. Cajun seasoning
8 oz. uncooked penne pasta about 2⅓ cups
2 Tbsp. butter divided
1 small red pepper diced
1 small green pepper diced
½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. dried basil
¼ tsp. lemon-pepper seasoning
¼ tsp. garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Toss the chicken with the Cajun seasoning and let it stand for 15 minutes. While the chicken is resting, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sauté until fully cooked, about six to seven minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add the peppers, mushrooms, and green onions. Sauté until the peppers are tender but still crisp, about six to seven minutes.
Stir in the cream, salt, dried basil, lemon-pepper seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Add the pasta and chicken to the skillet and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat and top with chopped tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

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