Guide to Prepare Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Cajun Chicken Pasta is one of the most well liked of current trending foods in the world. It is enjoyed by millions daily. It’s simple, it is fast, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look fantastic. Cajun Chicken Pasta is something which I have loved my entire life.

Whatever You Need, Whatever You Want, Whatever You Desire, We Provide. Chicken dredged in Cajun spices is sauteed with bell peppers and mushrooms, and presented in a basil-cream sauce over linguine. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

Guide to Prepare Cajun Chicken Pasta

To get started with this recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can have cajun chicken pasta using 10 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients

The ingredients needed to make Cajun Chicken Pasta:

1. Take 1 lb chicken diced
2. Make ready 2 red peppers
3. Prepare 1 medium red onion
4. Make ready 3 tbsp minced garlic
5. Prepare 3-4 tbsp butter
6. Get 1 cup heavy cream
7. Take 4-6 oz cream cheese
8. Take 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
9. Prepare 3-6 tsp cajan seasoning (we use Badia)
10. Make ready 1 box pasta (we like penne)

Cream, basil, lemon pepper and garlic powder finish the sauce. How to make creamy Cajun chicken pasta sauce: Place the pan back over mediumheat and add a tablespoon of butter (or use oil). Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent. Allow to simmer gently for a few minutes until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

Instructions

Steps to make Cajun Chicken Pasta:

1. Put water on to boil for the pasta.
2. Sauté garlic and onions with the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook until garlic is fragrant.
3. Season chicken with paprika (optional) and add to skillet. Cook over medium heat.
4. Add pasta once water is boiling and cook to al dente. Reserve some pasta water to thin out sauce if needed.
5. Once chicken is cooked through add cream cheese, heavy cream, and cajan seasoning. Stir frequently and cook until cream cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
6. Add red peppers and parmesan cheese and cook until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbling.
7. Mix pasta in with sauce and add pasta water as needed to thin sauce. Add additional parmesan cheese and cajan seasoning to taste and enjoy!

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. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese. How To Store Leftover Cajun Chicken Pasta. Store this pasta in an airtight container in the fridge.

As simple as that How to Make Cajun Chicken Pasta

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