Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine brings tender, spice-rubbed chicken and sautéed bell peppers together in a silky, pepper-kissed cream sauce that clings to every strand of pasta. Parmesan adds a mellow nuttiness while mushrooms lend an earthy depth. It’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner when you want bold heat balanced by rich, velvety comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until slightly firm, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Meanwhile, slice the chicken breast into strips; put them in a plastic zipper bag and add Cajun seasoning. Shake to coat.
- 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, until browned and nearly cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onion. Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Lower the heat and stir in the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked pasta, toss, and heat through.
- 7
Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve.
- 8
Enjoy!
- Calories 1294.33 kcal High 65%
- Protein 64.91 g Good Source 130%
- Carbohydrate 97.92 g 36%
- Total Fat 71.43 g High 92%
- Saturated Fat 36.83 g High 184%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 325.35 mg High 108%
- Sodium 1699.15 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 15.51 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 18.06 g --
- Added Sugars 0.64 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 288.12 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 7.56 mg Good Source 42%
- Potassium 2034.68 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin A 175.56 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 109.62 mg Good Source 122%
- Vitamin D 0.48 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine is a Cajun and Creole dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 1294.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine?
- It is a Cajun and Creole recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Cajun Seasoning, Dried Basil, Garlic Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine?
- Explore these Cajun and Creole side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1294.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine healthy?
- Creamy Cajun Chicken Linguine has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 1294.33 calories and 64.91 g of protein, or 130% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1699.15 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 36.83 g (184% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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