Best Cajun Chicken Linguine Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

CAJUN CHICKEN LINGUINE



Cajun Chicken Linguine image

Our pasta began as a special, but due to its overwhelming popularity, we made it a permanent part of our menu. In the 9 years we've been open, we have become a favorite restaurant with locals and travelers alike because our food is not typical hotel fare.-Monroe Street Grille, Tallahassee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 ounces each), cut into thin strips
2 tablespoons butter
8 slices green pepper
8 slices sweet red pepper
6 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 green onion, sliced
1 to 2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, toss Cajun seasoning and chicken to coat. , In a large skillet, saute chicken in butter over medium heat until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add vegetables; cook and stir until tender, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in cream and seasonings. Add linguine and toss to coat; heat through. If desired, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873 calories, Fat 60g fat (36g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 1239mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

RED LOBSTER CAJUN CHICKEN LINGUINE



Red Lobster Cajun Chicken Linguine image

This stuff is JUST like theirs!! My son and daughter-in-law always get this when we eat at RL. They love this.

Provided by Lali8752

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
8 slices green peppers
8 slices sweet red peppers
1/2-1 lb mushroom
1 green onion, sliced
1 -2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add peppers, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Add cream and seasonings; heat through.
  • Add linguine and toss; heat through.
  • Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 921.7, Fat 60.2, SaturatedFat 35.7, Cholesterol 269.1, Sodium 589.6, Carbohydrate 58, Fiber 6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 40.1

CAJUN CHICKEN AND LINGUINE



Cajun Chicken and Linguine image

Make and share this Cajun Chicken and Linguine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine or 1 lb fettuccine
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb chicken tenders, each cut lengthwise in half
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
1 large onion, sliced
1 large green pepper, sliced
1 (8 ounce) package sliced mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup heavy cream or 1/4 cup whipping cream
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat.
  • Add pasta; cook as label directs.
  • Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and pepper and cook, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add mushrooms and salt and cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
  • Return linguine to saucepot.
  • Add cooking water and cream; heat to boiling over medium heat.
  • Stir in onion mixture; heat through.
  • Remove saucepot from heat; add tomato, basil, and chicken with its juices on plate, and toss to mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.4, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 296, Carbohydrate 63.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 28.4

CAJUN CHICKEN LINGUINE



Cajun Chicken Linguine image

Make and share this Cajun Chicken Linguine recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Cajun

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb linguine
4 boneless chicken breasts
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning (I prefer Cajun's Choice) or 2 teaspoons creole seasoning (I prefer Cajun's Choice)
4 tablespoons butter
2 green onions, sliced
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into thin strips, or bite size pieces.
  • Place chicken in bowl and coat with Cajun seasoning, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Cook linguine according to box, drain and put into, skillet and toss with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1250.7, Fat 74.4, SaturatedFat 41.1, Cholesterol 297.4, Sodium 506.6, Carbohydrate 91.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.7, Protein 53.1

CAJUN CHICKEN AND LINGUINE



Cajun Chicken and Linguine image

I made this last night for dinner with company. It was a hit. I think I found this recipe years ago on the Food Network. We enjoy it. I usually use button mushrooms for this recipe, but for last night's dinner, I sent my husband to the store for a few things, mushrooms being one of them and he brought home baby bella...

Provided by Jolayne Cooper

Categories     Pasta

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb linguine
2 tsp olive oil
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 lb chicken tenders (each cut lengthwise in half)
2 tsp cajun seasoning
1 large onion (sliced)
1 large green pepper (sliced)
1 pkg (8 oz.) sliced mushrooms
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c heavy cream
2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
1 c (loosely packed) fresh basil leaves (sliced)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling over high heat. Add pasta; cook as label directs.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in nonstick 12-inch skillet, heat 2 tsp. oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken and Cajun seasoning and cook 3-5 minutes or until chicken just loses its pink color throughout, stirring frequently. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • 3. In same skillet, heat remaining 1 T. oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper and cook, covered, 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned, stirring occasionally. Add mushrooms and salt and cook, covered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Drain linguine, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water. Return linguine to saucepot. Add reserved cooking water and cream; heat to boiling over medium heat. Stir in onion mixture and heat through. Remove saucepot from heat; add tomato, basil, and chicken with its juices on plate, and toss to mix well.

CAJUN CHICKEN LINGUINE



Cajun Chicken Linguine image

MMMmmmm!

Provided by Hannah Bishop @Memphs10

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 - chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
8 ounce(s) linguine, cooked al dente
4 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning of your choice
4 tablespoon(s) butter
2 - green onions, thinly sliced
2-4 cup(s) heavy whipping cream
4 tablespoon(s) sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried basil
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/2 cup(s) parmesan cheese, grated
1 cup(s) mushrooms

Steps:

  • Cut the chicken into thin strips and coat in a bowl with the Cajun seasoning.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken and mushrooms in the butter until the chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat and add green onions, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through.
  • Pour over hot linguine and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

CAJUN CHICKEN & LINGUINE



Cajun chicken & linguine image

A quick, spicy dish I came up with when I had few ingredients in the house. I needed to go shopping!! But I did have chicken, pasta and seasonings. That's all you need!

Provided by sherry monfils @smonfils

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounce(s) dried ronzoni healthy harvest linguine
2 - boneless, skinless chicken breasts cutlets, cut into strips.
2 tablespoon(s) butter
2 teaspoon(s) cajun seasoning
1 - green bell pepper, chopped.
1/2 - of a red bell pepper, chopped.
4 large mushrooms, sliced.
1 large green onion, finley chopped.
1-1/2 cup(s) light cream
1/4 teaspoon(s) basil
1/4 teaspoon(s) lemon pepper seasoning
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1/8 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper
2 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese.

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed, drain, set aside. Place chicken strips and Cajun seaoning in bowl, toss to coat. In lg skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter for 5-7 min. Add both bell peppers, mushrooms and green onion. Cook 3 min. Reduce heat to med-low. Stir in light cream. Season w/ basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Heat through, stirring occasionally. In lg serving bowl, toss linguine w/ sauce. Sprinkle w/ parmesan cheese.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #weeknight     #30-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #main-dish     #pasta     #american     #cajun     #southern-united-states     #easy     #dinner-party     #creole     #dietary     #low-sodium     #low-in-something     #pasta-rice-and-grains

Related Topics