This creamy Cajun chicken pasta with bell peppers and mushrooms is easy to make, full of spicy flavor, and ready to eat in 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Ingredients

• 4 ounces linguine or other pasta

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 green bell pepper, sliced

• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced

• 1 green onion, chopped

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¼ teaspoon dried basil

• ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper, or to taste

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Step 1

Gather the ingredients.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into strips; place in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.

Step 3

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and almost cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.

Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Reduce the heat and stir in cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add cooked pasta, toss, and heat through.

Step 5

Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.