Cajun Chicken and Linguine

Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with this creamy and flavorful Cajun Chicken and Linguine recipe! Tender strips of Cajun-seasoned chicken breast are pan-seared to perfection and combined with al dente linguine in a rich, cheesy cream sauce infused with garlic and vibrant red and yellow bell peppers. This quick and easy pasta dish, ready in just 40 minutes, is bursting with bold Cajun spices and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese for a restaurant-quality meal at home. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this one-pan wonder is a must-try for pasta lovers looking for a touch of spice!

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 piece Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1 piece Yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
• 1.5 cups Heavy cream
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 12 ounces Linguine pasta
• 4 quarts Water
• 1 tablespoon Salt for pasta water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water (4 quarts) to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the linguine pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, slice the chicken breasts into thin strips. Place the strips in a bowl and coat them with the Cajun seasoning.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the remaining olive oil and butter. Sauté the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium, and pour in the heavy cream. Stir gently for 2 minutes, then add the grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, 0.5 teaspoons of salt, and 0.25 teaspoons of black pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

Step 6

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with the drained linguine. Toss everything together to coat the pasta and chicken in the sauce evenly.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy your flavorful Cajun Chicken and Linguine!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(5410.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4153.7

Total Fat 256.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 135.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
Cholesterol 999.0mg	0%
Sodium 16909.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 225.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 198.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 3015.8mg	0%
Iron 15.6mg	0%
Potassium 2336.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 19.8%

Carbs: 22.6%