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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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It's really, really hard to stop eating this heady dish..

"OMG!!!!!! Just made this for me and my husband and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He's is NOT a pasta eater at all (unless it's bathed in red sauce) and he was crazy about this dish! Will definitely be making this one again and again! Thanks for posting this fantastic recipe!!" - bffglam

Yield: 2 Servings Ready in 25 minutes

Cuisine: ItalianMain Ingredient: Chicken

(4.9, 54) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 2 Servings
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; cut into thin strips
4 ounceslinguine; cooked al dente
2 teaspoonscajun seasoning
2 tablespoonsbutter
1 thinly sliced green onion
1 cupheavy whipping cream; (1 to 2)
2 tablespoonschopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 teaspoonsalt
1/4 teaspoondried basil
1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
1/8 teaspoongarlic powder
1/4 cupgrated parmesan cheese

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Preparation

First, we get the pasta al dente:

The process is very simple. Boil 4-6 cups of water (with about a teaspoon of salt). Once the water is boiling put the linguini in the pot. DO NOT BREAK THEM. As they heat up they will bend. Help them with a kitchen fork by stirring slowly. Make sure your water is boiling all the time. Sometimes when you add the linguini, the water stops bubbling. Raise the temperature a bit, and then lower it once you get it boiling again. You should cook the linguini at medium temperature average. Depending on how cooked you want your linguini, this takes place in 8-10 minutes. Most people prefer "al dente". Thsi means, that point where the pasta is not raw anymore but still has a nice hard texture. Once the time is passed, rinse to get rid of the water. Voila!

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.

In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.

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.

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  • Calories Per Serving: 971
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    Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    I left out a few things but husband absolutely loved it- and asks for it at least once a week!
    1 weeks, 6 days, 18 hours, 55 minutes ago
    one word: wow!
    3 weeks, 5 days, 15 hours, 46 minutes ago
    This was excellent. Just enough spice and SO YUMMY! Quick to put together and a crowd pleaser when multiplied. This time I tried it with shrimp and it was Fantastic, TY!
    1 months, 5 days, 23 hours, 36 minutes ago
    Great recipe, quick and easy to make too!
    1 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 17 hours, 37 minutes ago
    Used cornstarch to thicken the sauce as others suggested. Halved the Cajun seasoning and used white pepper for my kids and added 1 1/2 cups heavy cream. We really enjoyed this dish!! Thank you!
    2 months, 4 weeks, 15 hours, 26 minutes ago
    It was so good and easy to make! I added jalapenos and green peppers amazing!
    3 months, 6 days, 4 hours, 38 minutes ago
    3 months, 1 weeks, 2 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes ago
    Good, Real Good. My girl also used fresh tomatoes since we don't never have none. I'm darn crazy about this meal though! Creamy rich sauce and great seasoning. Very satsfied with this one.
    3 months, 1 weeks, 5 days, 23 hours, 21 minutes ago
    Easy to make and tastes out of this world! Added some leftover sliced chilies for more heat, but only due to us being chiliheads!
    3 months, 3 weeks, 23 hours, 39 minutes ago
    Absolutely delicious! I added shrimp to this recipe. Calories can be reduced by using whole wheat pasta and light cream.
    3 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 4 hours, 39 minutes ago
    Definitely different than the norm.Will make it again. I didn't have the sun dried tomatoes so I used a can of fire roasted tomatoes. It still came out great!
    4 months, 4 days, 23 hours, 50 minutes ago
    Loved it. My husband and I really enjoyed. I added red peppers too!!
    4 months, 3 weeks, 2 days, 10 hours, 15 minutes ago
    OMG!!!!!! Just made this for me and my husband and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! He's is NOT a pasta eater at all (unless it's bathed in red sauce) and he was crazy about this dish! Will definitely be making this one again and again! Thanks for posting this fantastic recipe!!
    5 months, 1 weeks, 15 hours, 27 minutes ago
    Delicious. I didn't have sun dried tomatoes so I chopped some fresh ones. I spiced more than the recipe says too and it turned out too spicy. I will follow the directions more closely next time.
    5 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 19 hours, 10 minutes ago
    Family loved it! So creamy and delicious. Yumm! Definitely a favorite....
    5 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 19 hours, 31 minutes ago
    Easy to make and tasted great. Added red bell peppers
    5 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 20 hours, 11 minutes ago
    delish, thanks for sharing
    5 months, 3 weeks, 20 hours, 28 minutes ago
    5 months, 3 weeks, 4 days, 3 hours, 41 minutes ago
    The whole family loved it! I added shrimp, red peppers and substituted light cream and fresh garlic...
    5 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 21 hours, 9 minutes ago
    Excellent! Used roasted bell peppers & a little less chicken. Everyone loved!!!
    6 months, 3 hours, 10 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Spicy
    2. Restaurant
    3. Copycat
    4. Chicken & Poultry
    5. Pasta
    6. Main Dish
    7. Italian
    8. Italian American
    9. cajun
    10. cream
    11. alfredo
    12. creole
    13. bayou

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