Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta is a rich and spicy dish that blends tender Cajun-seasoned chicken with sautéed peppers, mushrooms, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce. Tossed with linguine and finished with a hint of herbs and spice, it delivers bold flavor in every bite. Perfect for a cozy dinner when you’re craving something creamy, comforting, and full of Southern flair.
Ingredients
| 4 | ounces linguine |
| 1 | (12-ounce) package HORMEL® SQUARE TABLE® Flame Seared Chicken Thighs, sliced |
| 2 | teaspoons Cajun seasoning |
| 3 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | red bell pepper, sliced |
| 1 | green bell pepper, sliced |
| 4 | fresh mushrooms, sliced |
| 1 | green onion, chopped |
| ¼ | teaspoon dried basil |
| ¼ | teaspoon lemon pepper |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| ⅛ | teaspoon garlic powder |
| ⅛ | teaspoon ground black pepper |
| 1 | cup heavy cream |
| ¼ | cup grated Parmesan cheese |
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta. Cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve ½ cup cooking water. Drain.
Sprinkle chicken slices with Cajun seasoning.
In large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in seasoned chicken slices, cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add cooked pasta, tossing to heat. Use reserved pasta cooking water a little at a time to loosen if necessary.
Sprinkle with Parmesan.