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Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
  • 4 ounces linguine, cooked al dente (I used whole wheat linguine) (1/2-3/4 box)(Could do a full box with 2 cups whipping cream)
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-2 cup heavy whipping cream (I used half 1% milk and half whipping cream)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (I used fresh minced garlic)
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Details

Adapted from plainchicken.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl and toss to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter or margarine until chicken is tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat add green onion, heavy cream, tomatoes, basil, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and heat through. Pour over hot linguine and toss with Parmesan cheese.

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