Cajun Chicken Pasta

By á-8300

Ingredients

• 4 oz linguine pasta
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp lemon pepper (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. Place the chicken and the Cajun seasoning in a plastic bag. Shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the chicken in butter or margarine until almost tender (5 to 7 minutes).

3. Add the red belle pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion. Saute and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat.

4. Add the cream, basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add the cooked linguine, toss and heat through. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.