Cajun Chicken Pasta

By HeatherS

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 8 slices each green and sweet red pepper
• 4 large fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 1 green onion, sliced
• 1 to 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces linguine, cooked and drained
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Details

Servings 2

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag; toss or shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, saute chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add peppers, mushrooms and onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat. Add cream and seasonings; heat through. Add linguine and toss; heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Yield: 2 servings.