Cajun Chicken Pasta. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook!

Cajun Chicken Pasta Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Made with chicken breast, pasta, and plenty of fresh, colorful veggies with Cajun Seasoning is an easy meal! You can cook Cajun Chicken Pasta using 16 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Cajun Chicken Pasta

  1. You need 4 oz of penne or linguine pasta.
  2. Prepare 2-3 of boneless chicken breast.
  3. It's 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning.
  4. You need 2 tablespoons of butter.
  5. You need 1 of green bell pepper chopped.
  6. You need 1 of red bell pepper chopped.
  7. It's 4 of chopped mushrooms.
  8. It's 1 of green onion minced.
  9. You need 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.
  10. You need 1/4 cup of milk.
  11. It's 1/4 teaspoon of dried basil.
  12. Prepare 1/4 teaspoon of lemon pepper.
  13. You need 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  14. Prepare 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  15. It's 1/8 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
  16. Prepare To taste of Parmesan cheese.

This Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is one of my family's favorite meals all-year 'round. This pasta dish has a creamy cajun sauce that coats every bite. How To Store Leftover Cajun Chicken Pasta. Store this pasta in an airtight container in the fridge.

Cajun Chicken Pasta instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta as directed on box. While water is heating up, cut up chicken, bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion..
  2. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat..
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through..
  4. In a large bowl, toss pasta with sauce. Sprinkle a little bit of Cajun seasoning and grated Parmesan cheese on your plate of food..
  5. Enjoy!.

Can You Freeze Cajun Chicken Pasta. I would freeze this in individual servings so that it will be easier to thaw. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain when pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! Add half the chicken in a single layer; do not stir.