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tender pasta with diced chicken in a cajun sauce
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is incredibly easy to make, so it’s perfect for weeknight family dinners. Full of flavor in each bite, you'll be heading back for seconds!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: cajun, chicken, creamy, pasta
Servings: 6
Calories: 438kcal
Author: The Cookin' Chicks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken *boneless/skinless, cut into strips or diced
  • 8 oz linguine *cooked
  • 4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 3 green onions *sliced
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 tablespoon sun dried tomatoes *chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add in the chicken and coat thoroughly with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
  • Reduce heat and add in the green onions, heavy whipping cream, sun dried tomatoes, salt, pepper, Basil, and garlic.
  • Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over cooked linguine and toss to coat thoroughly.
  • Serve!!

Nutrition

Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 313mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1615IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg
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