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One super busy day when I didn’t really have too much time to research our Food 2 Test Queue Pinterest board for dinner inspiration I scrolled over towards the bottom and remembered this hidden little gem! I’ve actually made this recipe before and I knew I loved it, so I tucked it deep inside the depths of our food queue since I thought it definitely needed to be shared with the world and reviewed by 2girlsandapin! So, here we are, giving this ragin’ Cajun some much deserved TLC 
Unfortunately, I was in such a rush that I don’t think I even turned my Pandora on! GASP! I know, I know…it’s total insanity to cook without music, but this time I just had to run with it. ALSO, please keep in mind that I take these pictures with my phone camera….so the rush was evident since the images suck a little more than usual. However, you’re still cordially invited to this truly authentic testing experience, so I hope you enjoy. 
Step 1: Chop all the vegetables and cut chicken into strips.
Step 2: To start the sauce, you’ll need some cream cheese.
Step 3: Mixed with some flour.
Step 4: And finally milk.
You’re supposed to combine these in a mixer, but I found that the good ol’ whisk does the trick as well.
Once whisked, set aside.
Step 5: To season the chicken, we first give it some Cajun seasoning.
Step 6: Followed by some garlic powder.
Step 7: And finally, salt.
Step 8: Give it a toss to get all of the chicken strips coated. Set aside.
Step 9: At this point, get some linguine boiling. I had some of my favorite spinach linguine from Trader Joe’s handy, so I went with those. Prepare the pasta according to the package directions.
Step 10: Heat a large heavy non stick skillet over medium high, spray with cooking spray, and cook the chicken.
The recipe calls to split the chicken in half and cook the sections individually, but since I was in a rush, the little chicken fellas got a tight squeeze until they were done.
Step 11: Once the chicken is done, set aside.
Step 12: Add some olive oil to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium.
Step 13: Add onions.
Step 14: Yellow peppers.
Step 15: And red peppers.
Step 16: And finally some garlic.
Step 17: Once these vegetables sauteed for 3-4 minutes, add the mushrooms.
Step 18: And diced tomatoes.
Step 19: Saute all the veggies together for another 3-4 minutes.
Step 20: Season with salt.
Step 21: Garlic Powder.
Step 22: And finally, black pepper.
Step 23: Reduce heat to medium low.
Step 24: Add the chicken broth.
Step 25: Add the cream cheese, flour, milk slurry.
Step 26: Stir everything in and cook for about 2 more minutes.
Step 27: Return chicken to the pan.
Step 28: At this point you can add some more Cajun seasoning if you prefer spicy stuff (which we all know I do).
Step 29: Same with salt.
Step 30: Cook the chicken and vegetable mixture for another few minutes then add drained, cooked linguine.
Step 31: Toss everything together and coat the pasta.
Step 32: You can add some chopped scallions on top. I didn’t have any, so the pasta stayed bare and delicious smelling.
As you can notice, my final product ended up a lot more on the saucy side. I’m not sure why this is the case. It could have been because my vegetables were extra juicy that day or the fact that the spinach linguine I used from TJ’s are not as absorbent.
Either way, I actually prefer it this way since I love having extra sauce on my pasta.
Either way, your dinner is ready to serve!
Ready for a taste?
Review
The ingredients: The recipe this spicy deliciousness came from lists all the ingredients in a neat and convenient way. In terms of ingredient availability, everything that was used today you probably either already have in your fridge/pantry or you can easily find in your local supermarket. Instead of regular linguine, I decided to use up one of the delicious spinach linguine I had from Trader Joe’s. This dish has a very healthy serving of vegetables, but I figured, one more couldn’t hurt.
The recipe: As the original recipe’s creator notes, this dish comes together rather quickly, once you have all your veggies prepped, protein seasoned, and the cream cheese/flour/milk bit ready. Although gorgeous in terms of presentation, the way this recipe lists the cooking directions can be a little confusing. The post comes with an abundance of useful, beautifully colorful images, but the directions are kind of grouped together and don’t always correlate with the image you see. However, this is really not too distracting because the recipe truly is simple and straightforward to follow.
Better yet, the recipe offers detailed nutrition information in addition to any possible substitutes that could work with a different meat or if you wanted to turn it vegetarian. So, for all our vegetarian followers, this one is definitely vegetarian conscious.
The flavor: This pasta is not only rather healthy, but tastes absolutely fantastic! It has everything you’d want in a pasta dish, really. You have your wonderfully seasoned chicken (or tofu if you so choose), a gorgeous array of fresh vegetables sauteed to perfection, a good amount of kick (if you opted for it, but if you’re not a fan of big flavor, the recipe allows for that option as well) and a wonderfully flavorful sauce to coat your linguine! I cannot recommend this one more! And it’s so quick and easy to make too!
Issues: The only recipe issue (if you can call it that) I had was the choice to split the chicken cooking in half. This may be because the recipe creator was worried about overcrowding the pan (which in itself is a totally legitimate concern), but because I was in a bit of a hurry, I neglected this part and cooked the chicken all together.
In addition, you’ll notice that my final dish ended up a lot saucier than the original recipe’s plate. I have no idea why this happened, but I was absolutely okay with it and actually preferred having a little extra sauce. This issue practically disappears if you have any leftovers and reheat this dish the next day (which it does equally wonderfully). The pasta will be as juicy and delicious the next day.
Comments: The only comments I can think of is to take advantage of the fact that this recipe is very versatile and allows a lot of room for creativity. The original recipe creator has wonderful suggestions of subbing or adding shrimp to the chicken mix and/or opting for the vegetarian delight of tofu. Either way, this recipe’s secret is the delicious combination of seasoning, that cream cheese sauce, and wonderfully sauteed vegetables. Either way, a quick, delicious, healthy dinner option.
Final Verdict: This recipe’s yum factor is a solid 10/10. As I mentioned, I’ve prepared this dish before and I’ve loved it then and I love it now! It is definitely in my to-go quick dinner solutions folder.
Oh cajun, how I love thee!
I, however, will not tolerate another Pandora-less post, so get your… stuff together, soldier
I totally agree with you. Pandora-less posts are pointless. Jelena, get you shit together! Jeeez.
Hey, I was in a hurry!! GEESH
Yessi….I mean m’am!
No more Pandora-less posts! 