Cajun Chicken Pasta is flavored with Cajun spices and just the right amount of heat. This family favorite pasta dish is ready in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Cajun Chicken Pasta
Servings: 4to 6 servings
Ingredients
8ouncesrotini pasta
3skinlessboneless chicken breast halves, cubed
2 - 3teaspoonsCajun seasoningor to taste
2Tablespoonsolive oil
1red bell peppersliced
1green bell peppersliced
8ozpackage sliced mushrooms
1green onionchopped
1cupheavy cream
¼teaspoonfresh basil
¼teaspoonlemon pepper
saltto taste
2clovesminced garlic
⅛teaspoonground black pepper
2 - 3Tablespoonscornstarch
⅓cupgrated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and pasta, then cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet, saute the chicken until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).
Add the bell peppers, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.
Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add cornstarch until sauce reaches desired thickness. Add the cooked pasta, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.