Bayou Chicken Pasta knows how to make a balanced meal, in more ways than one! Tender pasta, savory chicken, and plenty of fresh garden veggies means that each bowl of this delicious dish has all the nourishing goodness you could want in a dinner. At the same time, the spicy Cajun seasoning in a creamy, herbaceous sauce ensures that you have a balanced flavor that just bewitches the taste buds! Let the day end on the best note with Bayou Chicken Pasta!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces linguine
- 2 pounds chicken breast strips
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) package fresh mushrooms
- 2 green onions, white and light green parts only, sliced, plus more, to taste, chopped, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions
Step 1 –In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta to al dente, according to the package directions. Drain it well.
Step 2 –Sprinkle the chicken with the Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon of the salt.
Step 3 –In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
Step 4 –Add the chicken to the melted butter and cook until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 5-6 minutes.
Step 5 –Transfer the chicken to a plate.
Step 6 –Add the red bell pepper, the green bell pepper, the mushrooms, and 2 of the sliced green onions and cook until the vegetables are tender and the liquid evaporates, about 9-10 minutes.
Step 7 –Add the chicken back to the skillet.
Step 8 –Add the half-and-half and stir to combine.
Step 9 –Add the lemon pepper, the basil, the garlic powder, and the remaining salt to the mixture and stir to combine.
Step 10 –Lower the heat to medium-low and cook, while stirring often, until thoroughly heated, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 11 –Add the linguine to the chicken-sauce mixture and toss to coat.
Step 12 –Serve immediately garnished with the extra green onions.
