Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta
This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a rich and flavorful cream sauce, enhanced by Cajun spices and sun-dried tomatoes. Served over al dente linguine, it’s a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips or chunks
- 4 oz linguine, cooked al dente
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp dried basil
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions
- Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
- Pour over hot linguine and toss to coat. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Calories: 850
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 54g
- Saturated Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 200mg