Light And Hearty Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipes

CAJUN CHICKEN & PASTA

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.

CREAMY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté 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.

LIGHT AND HEARTY CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large amount of boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.
• Sprinkle the chicken with 2 t of the Cajun seasoning and mix until coated evenly.
• Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken to the hot pan and cook for 2 minutes without stirring.
• When the chicken is lightly browned on one side, stir it to cook the other side (leaving it to cook without stirring helps to keep it from sticking).
• Cook for about 5 more minutes, or until no longer pink inside.
• Remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Spray the pan again with the nonstick cooking spray and add the olive oil.
• Over medium-high heat, add the peppers, mushrooms and 2 of the green onions.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the lemon pepper, basil, garlic powder, remaining teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the salt.
• Then add the half-and-half, bring to a boil and add the chicken.
• Stir until coated and warm.
• Add the pasta and toss to coat.
• Garnish with remaining green onions.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot with boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente; drain.
• While the pasta is cooking, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
• In a large skillet over medium heat saute chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
• Add green and red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms and onions, and cook for 2-3 minutes .
• Reduce heat; add heavy cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and pepper and heat through.
• In a large bowl toss linguini with sauce.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

CAJUN CHICKEN PASTA

Steps:

• Cook linguine until al dente.
• Coat chicken with Cajun seasonings and sauté until cooked.
• Add peppers, mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream.
• Add seasonings and heat through.
• Serve over linguine and top with Parmesan cheese.