Our creamy Cajun chicken pasta recipe is ready in just about 45 minutes from start to finish. This one-pot dinner loaded with veggies, meat and carbs is a perfect weeknight meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2x1/2-in. strips
• 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta (about 2-1/3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 small sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 small green pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• pepper to taste
• chopped plum tomatoes
• minced fresh basil
• shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Toss chicken with Cajun seasoning; let stand 15 minutes. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute chicken until no longer pink, 5-6 minutes. Remove from pan.
3. In same pan, heat remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat; saute peppers, mushrooms and green onions until peppers are crisp-tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 4-6 minutes. Stir in pasta and chicken; heat through. Top with tomatoes and basil. Sprinkle with cheese.