Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
Description
Quick and easy meals are always great for the cook, but they need to have a great taste too. This one checks off both categories. It takes just 8 simple ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make this dish that is packed with unbelievable flavor. You ma
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 t. Cajun seasoning, divided, or more to taste* (store bought or homemade)
6 T. butter, divided
1 lb. linguine or favorite pasta
3 bell peppers, various colors, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
8 oz. mushrooms, sliced
2 c. heavy cream
Directions
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Rub each chicken breast with 1 t. Cajun seasoning.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add in 3 T. butter; sear chicken breasts until browned on both sides. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees, about 5-7 minutes per side, depending on thickness. Remove chicken from skillet; set aside to rest.
Cook linguine according to package directions, 9-13 minutes; drain.
In the same skillet, without cleaning, melt remaining 3 T. butter. Add in bell peppers, onion and mushrooms; sauté until tender; sprinkle on remaining 2 t. Cajun seasoning; cook 1 minute; pour in heavy cream; bring to a simmer; simmer until sauce thickens.
Stir in cooked pasta; toss until coated.
Slice chicken breasts; place over hot pasta.
Serve.
4-6 servings.
*Homemade Cajun Seasoning:
Mix together: 1 t. onion powder, 1 t. garlic powder, 1 t. oregano, 1 t. basil, 1/2 t. black pepper, 1/2 t. white pepper, 1/2 t. cayenne pepper, 2 t. paprika, and 1 t.salt.