Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta is a one-pot pasta dish with a creamy, spicy sauce filled
with veggies and chicken

Servings: 4

Author: Meme

Prep Time:
15 minutes

Cook Time:
35 minutes

Total Time:
50 minutes

Instructions

1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon Cajun
seasoning and ¼ teaspoon salt over both sides of chicken. Add chicken to skillet
and cook until browned on both sides {about 5 minutes per side}. Transfer
chicken to a plate; set aside.
2 Add onions, bell peppers, and ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning to skillet, and cook
until tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer to the plate
with chicken.
3 Add mushrooms & butter to pan, and cook until mushrooms release their juices,
about 7 minutes. Stir occasionally.
4 Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook. Drain and set
aside.
5 Once mushrooms are cooked, add garlic to skillet. Stir for 30 seconds, then add
reserved chicken, onions, bell peppers, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, and remaining
½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6 Reduce heat to medium, and stir in milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Be
sure to scrape up any bits that have gotten stuck to the bottom of the pan.
{Your sauce will probably turn a creamish-brown color; this is good}.
7 Let sauce boil for about 2 minutes, stirring often. Add in cooked & drained
pasta. Stir well to coat, and serve with some lemon wedges and green onions if
desired.