Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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12 oz. uncooked linguine
2 lb. chicken breast strips
1 tbsp. cajun seasoning
1 1/4 tsp salt, divided
1/4 cup butter
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 (8oz) package fresh mushrooms
2 green onions (white and light green parts only), sliced
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/4 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp garlic powder
garnish: chopped green onions

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions.
Sprinkle chicken evenly with Cajun seasoning and 1 tsp salt. Melt 1/4 cup butter in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and saute 5 to 6 minutes or until done. Remove chicken.
Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and green onions to skillet, and saute 9 to 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid evaporates.
Return chicken to skillet; stir in half-and-half, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Add linguine; toss to coat. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1137.96 Kcal (4764 kJ)
Calories from fat	550.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	61.22g	94%
Cholesterol	169.95mg	57%
Sodium	2051mg	85%
Potassium	707.44mg	15%
Total Carbs	101.73g	34%
Sugars	4.37g	17%
Dietary Fiber	8.34g	33%
Protein	48.31g	97%
Vitamin C	63.3mg	105%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	54%
Iron	29.3mg	163%
Calcium	170.9mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	224.78 Kcal (941 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.09g	94%
Cholesterol	33.57mg	57%
Sodium	405.14mg	85%
Potassium	139.74mg	15%
Total Carbs	20.09g	34%
Sugars	0.86g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.65g	33%
Protein	9.54g	97%
Vitamin C	12.5mg	105%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	54%
Iron	5.8mg	163%
Calcium	33.8mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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