CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA PENNE RECIPES

Name: Cajun Chicken & Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips; 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups); 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 1 small sweet red pepper, diced; 1 small green pepper, diced; 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 4 green onions, chopped; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; Pepper to taste; Chopped plum tomatoes; Minced fresh basil; Shredded Parmesan cheese

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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This kicked-up cajun chicken pasta recipe is a family favorite and my most requested dish. It's easy to adapt, too. Swap in shrimp for the chicken, add your favorite veggies, adjust the spice level to your family's taste—you can't go wrong! —Dolly Kragel, Smithland, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 35 minutes

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 small sweet red pepper, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
4 green onions, chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Pepper to taste
Chopped plum tomatoes
Minced fresh basil
Shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, FatContent 21g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 97mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 357mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, FiberContent 2g fiber), ProteinContent 22g protein.

CHILI'S CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA RECIPE - HOW TO MAKE CAJUN ...

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Want to whip up your favorite Chili's dishes at home? This easy Copycat Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe from Delish.com is the best.

Provided by Candace Braun Davison

Categories dinner main dish

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 0S

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 box penne
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut)
1 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
3 tbsp. butter, divided
1 pt. half-and-half
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 c. plus 3 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan
1 diced tomato
1 tsp. sliced flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Cook penne according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. Pat chicken dry with a paper towel and dust both sides with Cajun seasoning until thoroughly coated. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken, cooking through completely, about 5 to 6 minutes for each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to skillet, along with half-and-half, garlic powder, salt and pepper and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until combined and remove from heat. Toss pasta in sauce and divide onto two plates (there will be some leftover). Slice chicken and place atop pasta. Sprinkle each with remaining Parmesan, diced tomatoes and parsley and serve.

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