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Cajun Chicken Pasta
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 4
Linguine and chicken with a cajun-spiced sauce.
Ingredients:
4 ounces linguine
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, sliced into thin strips
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2. Add linguine, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain.
3. Meanwhile, place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl, and toss to coat.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté chicken in butter until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, mushrooms and green onion; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Reduce heat, and stir in heavy cream.
7. Season the sauce with dried basil, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder and ground black pepper, and heat through.
8. In a large bowl, toss linguini with sauce.
9. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com