Cajun Chicken Alfredo

imshadi's Note:

I love this pasta! It almost resembles Red Lobster's alfredo sauce. It's great! You can even use seafood instead or go meatless!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves , cut into thin strips
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1 green onion , sliced
• 1 -2 cup heavy cream
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• ¼ teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄8; teaspoon pepper
• 4 ounces linguine , cooked and drained
• grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Place chicken and Cajun seasoning in a bowl or resealable plastic bag, toss or shake to coat.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat sauté chicken in butter until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Add onion; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
4. Reduce heat.
5. Add cream and seasonings -- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
6. 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
8. 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
9. 1/8 teaspoon pepper ; heat through.
10. Add linguine and toss; heat through.

Reviews

[ldean9563]

I wrote the review but forgot to rate it.... 5 stars....need more

[Escalade721]

easy, came out better than RL according to my wife and her family. spot on. I only added the Parmesan to get that thick sauce feel and taste

[lazyme]

Yummy! The seasonings in this were right-on. It was simple and delicious. Thanks imshadi for sharing a new keeper. Made for Zaar Chef Alphabet Soup Tag.