Description
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine With Peppers is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a rich creamy sauce, bringing the essence of Cajun cuisine straight to your dinner table. This quick-to-prepare recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or delightful gatherings with family and friends. With its perfectly balanced spices and fresh ingredients, each bite promises an explosion of flavor and comfort. Elevate your mealtime with this easy-to-make pasta dish that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb linguine pasta
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes, oil-packed, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook linguine as per package instructions in salted water; reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- Season chicken with Cajun seasoning; sauté in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, cook bell peppers and onion until soft; add garlic and sauté briefly.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer briefly.
- In another pan, melt butter and cook garlic; stir in heavy cream, cheeses, red pepper flakes (optional), salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine linguine with sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Mix in chicken, vegetables, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley until well coated.
- Serve garnished with extra cheese and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg