Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Description

Try this when you are feeling daring and want to mix things up a bit! A Southern inspired recipe that is sure to add a little fun to your dinner table. Try serving it with corn bread.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces linguine pasta
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper, chopped
  • 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 green onion, minced
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguini pasta
  2. and cook for 8 to 10 minutes
  3. or until al dente; drain.
  4. Meanwhile
  5. place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl
  6. and toss to coat.
  7. In a large skillet over medium heat
  8. saute chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear
  9. about 5 to 7 minutes. Add green and red bell peppers
  10. sliced mushrooms and green onions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat
  11. and stir in heavy cream. Season the sauce with basil
  12. lemon pepper
  13. salt
  14. garlic powder and ground black pepper
  15. and heat through.
  16. In a large bowl
  17. toss linguini with sauce. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 2

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