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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Aaron
A bold and spicy pasta dish featuring blackened chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich Cajun cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 680 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1/2 onion onion, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain.
  • Toss chicken strips in Cajun seasoning. Sear in a hot skillet until blackened and cooked. Remove.
  • Sauté peppers and onions in the same pan until soft.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
  • Return chicken and pasta to the pan. Toss to combine.

Notes

Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to control the heat level. Watch the salt content if using store-bought blends.
Keyword blackened chicken pasta, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta, spicy chicken pasta