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Cajun Chicken Pasta

ingredients

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

directions

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