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Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe Recipe

Spice up your night with this quick and easy Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe! Ready in under 30 minutes, this romantic dinner features tender chicken in a creamy Cajun sauce tossed with linguine. Impress your date with this flavorful and satisfying dish.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 985.3 kcal
Protein 81g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe 31

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Ingredients for Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, cut 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, toss the chicken with 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Add 1/2 cup chopped green onions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the cooked linguine and toss to coat in the sauce.
  6. Serve immediately, sprinkled with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

193g

Carbs

16g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Main Dish Pasta Poultry Vegetables American Cajun Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Romantic Chicken Dietary Low Sodium Inexpensive Low In Something Meat Pasta Rice And Grains Taste Mood Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less