How to Prepare Yummy Cajun Chicken over Pasta

Cajun Chicken over Pasta. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Drain when the pasta is still al dente; do not overcook! Turn the pan heat to low and add the cream to create the sauce. The sauce for this Creamy Cajun chicken pasta is velvety, and the Cajun spices and cream create the perfect union. You can have Cajun Chicken over Pasta using 19 ingredients and 5 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Cajun Chicken over Pasta

1. You need 12 ounce of pasta of choice.
2. It's 12 ounce of boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 2 inch strips.
3. Prepare of Spice Mixture.
4. You need 1 tsp of cayenne.
5. It's 1 3/4 tsp of onion powder.
6. It's 1 1/4 tsp of garlic powder.
7. It's 1 tsp of paprika.
8. You need 1 tsp of dried basil.
9. Prepare 3/4 tsp of dried oregano.
10. You need 2 1/2 Tbsp of unseasoned bread crumbs.
11. You need of Sauce.
12. Prepare 2 Tsp of vegetable oil.
13. You need 1 tsp of crushed garlic.
14. You need 3/4 cup of chopped onions.
15. You need 3/4 cup of chopped sweet green peppers.
16. Prepare 4 cups of canned or fresh tomatoes, crushed.
17. Prepare 1 1/2 tsp of dried basil.
18. It's 1 tsp of dried oregano.
19. You need 1/4 tsp of cayenne.

Cajun Chicken over Creamy Pasta: extra juicy chicken seasoned with cajun spices quick sautéed served over tangy creamy pasta. Full-flavored chicken makes entertaining easy with this healthier comfort food chicken dinner. Today's Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is a meal that you can have on the table in less than thirty minutes! This is an easy, flavorful take on a Cajun Cream Sauce that we can't get enough of.

Cajun Chicken over Pasta instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the spice mixture; then coat chicken in spice mixture..
2. In a medium, non-stick skillet sprayed with vegetable spray or covered with oil, saute chicken on medium heat until cooked through (no longer pink). Set chicken aside..
3. In the same skillet, heat oil; saute garlic, onions and peppers for 5 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano and cayenne. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes..
4. Prepare pasta of choice and top with chicken. Combine with sauce..
5. Serve and enjoy!.

While it's perfect for any day of the week, this feels like a Friday night dinner to me… pour yourself a glass of wine and let's eat! Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. 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.